INTERBQRQUGH 
RAPID  TRANSIT  COMPANY 

MANHATTAN  RAILWAY  DIVISION 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

FOR  THE 

GOVERNMENT 

OF  THE 

OPERATING  OFFICERS 

AND 

EMPLOYES 

OF  THE 

Interborough  Rapid  Transit  Company 
Manhattan  Railway  Division 

TO  TAKE  EFFECT  JUNE  1st,  J905 


WYNKOOP    IIALLENBECK    CRAWFORD     CO.,     NEW  YORK 


INDEX. 


PAGE.  RULES. 

Special  Notice  

General^Rules   1-36 

Maintenance  of  Way  Dep't. .  .  Chief  Engineer   38-  43 

.  .Road  Engineer   44-  50 

.  . Supervisor  of  Structure..    51-  56 

..  Structure  Inspector   57-59 

.  .  Structure  Foremen   60-  62 

.  .  Roadmaster   63-72 

.  .  Asst.  Road  Master   73 

.  .Track  Supervisors   74-  88 

.  .  Supervisorof Interlocking.  89 

.  .Night  Supervisor   90 

..  Section  Foremen   91-105 

"         *    .  .Fogmen   106-108 

..  Electrical  Engineer   109-112 

.  .Road  Electrician   113-115 

"  "  .  .Electrical  Foremen   116-119 

.  .Circuit  Breaker  Inspec- 
tors  120-124 

.  .Lighting  Engineer   125 

.  .Lighting  Repairmen   126-134 

.  .Telephone  Engineer  ...  135-141 

"  .  .Wire  Supervisor   142-144 

.  .Telephone  Inspectors. . .  .  145-147 

.  .Telephone  Wiremen   148-150 

..  Cable  Splicers   151-152 

.  .Chief  Operator   153-156 

.  .Telephone  Operators   157-164 

.  .  General  Rules,  Telephone 

System   165-167 

.  .Foreman  of  Street  Re- 
pairs  168-169 

.  .Master  Carpenter   170-171 

..  Foreman  Painter   172-173 

Mechanical  Department  .  .  .  .Supt.  Car  Equipment.  .  .  174-183 

 Bridge  Engineers   184-188 

"   Foremen  of  Car  Inspec- 
tors  189-192 

 Shop  Clerks   193-197 

Transportation  Department .  Superintendent   198-201 

Train  Masters   202-208 

Train  Despatches   209-219 

Motor  Instructors  220-224 

Motermen   225-276 

Towermen   277-302 

Hand  Switchmen   303-326  . 

Conductors  and  Guards.  327-372 

Train  Rules   373-422 

Station  Department  Station  Inspectors   423-429 

 Station  Men   430-452 

 Station  Masters   453-454 

 Station  Agents   455-506 

 Gatemen   507-513 

 Platformmen   514-518 

Electric  Block  Signal   519 

Telegraph  Circuit  Testing  the  Circuit   520 

"   Telegraph  Operators ...  .  521-541 

"   Calls  

Flagging  Rules   335  and  343 

Signals   542-552 

 By  Whistles   553-558 

"   By  BeU  Cords   559-562 

 By  Lamp  or  Light   563-566 

 By  Hand  or  Flag   567-570 


SPECIAL  NOTICE. 


The  Company  will  run  its  trains,  so  far  as  prac- 
ticable, to  accommodate  the  public.  It  is  very 
important  that  trains  be  run  at  regular  intervals, 
and  with  absolute  safety. 

Officers  and  employes  are  hereby  informed  that 
they  are  required  by  these  Rules  and  Regulations, 
by  their  own  interest,  and  particularly  by  that  of 
the  Company,  to  be  polite  and  considerate  in  all 
their  intercourse  with  the  patrons  of  the  road. 

The  public  is  entitled  to  courteous  treatment, 
and  the  relations  of  the  road  to  those  who  are  in 
any  way  brought  into  contact  with  its  manage- 
ment depend  largely  upon  the  conduct  of  persons 
employed  in  transacting  its  business. 

Officers  and  employes  must  remember  that,  in 
accepting  office  or  position  in  the  service  of  the 
Company,  they  are  bound  thereby  to  obey  strictly 
the  rules  and  regulations  issued  by  their  superior 
officers. 

All  rules  and  regulations  heretofore  issued,  in- 
consistent with  those  herein  contained,  are  hereby 
rescinded. 

Special  rules  and  regulations,  also  time  tables 
for  the  running  of  trains,  will  be  issued  from  time 
to  time,  as  may  be  found  necessary. 

For  the  purpose  of  creating  and  maintaining 


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an  efficient  management,  the  Company's  lines  will 
be  grouped  as  follows: 

EASTERN  DIVISION. 

Second  Avenue  Lines,  and  all  assigned  con- 
nections. 

Third  Avenue  Lines  and  all  branches,  including 
suburban. 

WESTERN  DIVISION. 

Sixth  Avenue  Lines. 
Ninth  Avenue  Lines. 

FRANK  HEDLEY, 

General  Manager. 

E.  P.  BRYAN, 

Vice=President. 


GENERAL  RULES 


1.  No  persons  shall  be  employed,  promoted  or 
transferred  without  the  authority  of  the  head  of 
department  controlling  them,  and  the  approval  of 
the  General  Manager. 

2.  Employes  discharged  or  resigning  from  one 
department  shall  not  be  employed  in  any  other 
without  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager. 

3.  The  salaries  of  all  officers,  and  wages  of  each 
class  of  employes  in  the  service  of  the  Company, 
will  be  fixed  by  the  General  Manager,  and  cannot 
be  changed  without  his  authority. 

4.  Every  employe,  when  on  duty  connected 
with  train  service  on  any  division  of  the  road,  will 
be  under  the  direction  and  must  conform  to  the 
orders  of  the  Train  Master  of  that  division. 

5.  The   SAFETY   OF    PASSENGERS   IS   THE  FIRST 

consideration.  All  employes  are  required  to 
exercise  constant  care  to  prevent  injury  to  persons 
or  property;  and  in  all  cases  of  doubt  to  take 
the  safe  side. 

6.  Strict  propriety  of  conduct,  cleanly 
personal  appearance,  positive  avoidance  of 
profane  or  indecent  language  in  the  trans- 
action of  business,  and  toward  each  other 
are  required. 


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7.  Employes  will  not  enter  into  altercation 
with  anyone,  no  matter  what  provocation  may 
have  been  given,  but  will  report  the  facts  to  their 
immediate  superior  officers. 

8.  Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  employe 
assault  a  passenger.  Any  violation  of  this  rule 
will  be  cause  for  immediate  dismissal  from  the 
service. 

9.  The  use  of  intoxicants  by  employes  while  on 
duty  is  prohibited.  Their  habitual  use,  or  the 
frequenting  of  places  where  they  are  sold,  is  suffi- 
cient cause  for  dismissal. 

10.  Employes  are  positively  prohibited  from 
assigning  their  wages  to  anyone  for  any  cause 
whatever. 

1 1.  Smoking  in  or  about  the  shops,  at  stations, 
or  on  cars,  either  while  on  or  off  duty,  is  pro- 
hibited. 

1 2.  Card  playing,  dice  throwing,  or  gambling  in 
Any  form  on  this  Company's  property,  is  pro- 
hibited. 

1 3.  No  one  will  be  permitted  to  absent  himself 
from  duty  without  the  consent  of  the  head  of  the 
department  to  which  he  may  be  attached,  and 
then  not  for  more  than  two  weeks.  If  a  longer 
leave  of  absence  is  desired,  a  new  application  must 
be  made. 

14.  No  person  shall  receive  pay  while  absent  or 
suspended  from  duty  for  cause. 


15.  The  regular  compensation  of  employes 
covers  all  risks  of  and  liability  resulting 
from  accident. 

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1 6.  If  an  employ^  is  disabled  by  sickness,  or  any 
other  cause,  the  right  to  claim  compensation  is  not 
recognized.  Allowances,  when  made  in  such 
cases,  will  be  as  gratuities,  justified  by  the  circum- 
stances of  the  case. 

1 7.  Employes  of  every  grade  will  be  considered 
in  the  line  of  promotion,  dependent  therefor  upon 
the  faithful  discharge  of  duty  and  the  qualifica- 
tions and  capacity  for  assuming  increased  respon- 
sibilities. 

1 8.  When  on  duty,  the  employes  of  this  Com- 
pany must  wear  the  prescribed  uniform  with 
badge  attached  in  plain  sight,  and  any  viola- 
tion of  this  rule  will  subject  the  offender  to  prompt 
dismissal.  Employes,  upon  presenting  a  proper 
pass,  will  be  permitted  to  ride  free,  but  will  not 
occupy  seats  to  the  exclusion  of  passengers.  No 
duplicate  employes'  passes  will  be  issued.  In  all 
cases  where  passes  are  lost,  employes  must  report 
the  same  at  once  to  their  superior  officer. 

1 9.  Employes  are  particularly  cautioned  against 
permitting  anything  to  fall  upon  the  structures, 
and  from  the  tracks  or  buildings  to  the  sidewalks 
or  the  streets. 

20.  Prompt  reports  of  injury  to  persons  or  prop- 
erty must  be  made  by  telegraph,  or  telephone,  and 
detailed  statements  made  in  writing,  as  early  as 


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possible  after  the  occurrence.  In  all  cases  of  per- 
sonal injury,  unusual  occurrences,  or  difficulty 
with  passengers,  all  employes  present  must  secure 
the  names  and  addresses  of  as  many  witnesses  to 
same  as  possible,  including  employes  of  the  Com- 
pany. 

21.  Employes  must  familiarize  themselves  with 
the  rules  governing  the  department  to  which  they 
belong.  Entrance  into  the  service  of  the  Com- 
pany implies  acceptance  of  its  rules  and  regula- 
tions. 

22.  Ignorance  of  rules  will  not  be  accepted  as  an 
excuse  for  neglect  or  omission  of  duty.  If  in 
doubt  as  to  the  meaning  of  any  rule,  apply  to  your 
immediate  superior  officer  for  the  information. 

23.  Any  employe  disapproving  of  the  regula- 
tions adopted  for  his  government,  or  not  disposed 
to  aid  in  their  enforcement,  is  expected  to  resign, 
or  will  be  discharged. 

24.  Disobedience  of  orders,  violation  of  rules,  or 
neglect  of  duty,  will  always  be  considered  a  suffi- 
cient cause  for  dismissal;  but  suspension  from 
duty  and  pay  may  be  substituted. 

25.  Any  employe"  noticing  disobedience  or  neg- 
lect of  any  rule  is  required  to  report  it  to  the 
proper  officers.  Withholding  such  information 
will  be  considered  proof  of  indifference  to  the 
Company's  interests. 

26.  Employes  will  receipt  for  badges,  switch  or 
car  keys,  and  Books  of  Rules,  and  must  never 


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allow  them  to  go  out  of  their  possession.  When 
they  leave  the  service  of  the  Company,  they  will 
return  them  and  all  other  property  in  their  charge 
before  being  paid. 

27.  Employes  discharged  for  accident  due  to 
their  negligence  or  disobedience  will  not  be  re- 
employed. 

28.  The  name  and  address  of  each  head  of  de- 
partment, together  with  those  of  subordinates  and 
employes,  shall  be  registered  in  the  respective 
offices  for  ready  reference. 

29.  Employes  required  by  the  rules  to  be  uni- 
formed, must  have  the  same  made  by  the  Com- 
pany's Contractor,  to  conform  in  material  and 
styde  to  the  standard  adopted  by  the  Company. 

30.  Reading,  while  on  duty,  is  strictly  pro- 
hibited. 

3 1 .  Employes  must  be  strictly  temperate,  sound 
in  every  member,  and  in  full  possession  of  every 
faculty.  Whenever  required,  they  must  submit 
to  a  physical  examination  by  the  Company's  Ex- 
amining Surgeon,  and  if  found  deficient  in  any 
particular  they  will  not  be  eligible  for  further 
service. 

32.  The  Company  desires  its  employes  not  to 
incur  risks  from  which  they  can  protect  them- 
selves by  personal  care  and  by  the  exercise  of  their 
own  judgment,  and  it  enjoins  them  to  take,  in  all 
cases,  the  time  necessary  to  safely  perform  their 


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duty,  whether  acting  under  the  direction  of  their 
superior  officers  or  not.  The  subjection  of  them- 
selves or  others  to  unnecessary  risk  will  be 
cause  for  dismissal  from  the  service. 

33.  Every  employe  is  requested  to  exercise  rea- 
sonable care  to  avoid  injury  to  himself  or  to  others 
and  to  personally  see  before  using  any  machinery, 
tools,  material,  etc.,  provided  for  him  or  subject 
to  his  management  or  use,  that  they  are  in  proper 
condition  for  the  intended  purposes  or  employ- 
ment. 

34.  Jumping  on  or  off  moving  trains,  hanging 
upon,  or  leaning  beyond  the  sides  of  moving  cars, 
and  all  other  such  imprudent  and  hazardous  acts, 
exposing  persons  committing  them  to  extraordi- 
nary dangers,  are  strictly  prohibited,  and  any 
employe  guilty  of  such  act  will  be  considered 
an  unsafe  man,  and  will  not  be  retained  in  the 
service. 

35.  Employes  are  especially  forbidden  going 
between  cars  in  motion  for  the  purpose  of  uncoup- 
ling them  or  to  arrange  to  make  couplings.  Step- 
ping on  the  tracks  before  moving  cars,  whether 
moving  ahead  or  back,  is  always  accompanied 
with  great  danger,  and  employes  are  cautioned 
to  avoid  such  risks. 

36.  No  employ^  shall  attempt  to  couple  cars 
until  he  has  first  examined  the  coupling  apparatus 
and  ascertained  that  the  same  is  in  good  order 
and  in  proper  condition.    If  any  appliance  is 


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defective,  or  improperly  arranged,  he  must  report 
same  to  the  proper  authority.  All  electrical  and 
air  connections  are  considered  part  of  the 
coupling  apparatus. 


MAINTENANCE  OF  WAY 
DEPARTMENT. 


CHIEF  ENGINEER. 

38.  The  Chief  Engineer  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  General  Manager , 
to  whom  all  appointments,  promotions,  transfers 
and  dismissals  shall  be  referred  for  approval.  He 
will  be  assisted  by  a  proper  force,  and  have 
general  supervision  of  foundations,  structure, 
track,  switches,  signals,  interlocking  apparatus, 
telegraph,  telephone  and  lighting  systems,  electric 
conduits  and  electric  road  equipment,  street 
pavements,  sewers  and  sewer  connections,  also 
buildings  and  real  estate  of  the  Company.  All 
general  orders  and  notices  issued  by  him  shall 
bear  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager,  to 
whom  a  copy  of  each  shall  be  forwarded. 

39.  He  shall  cause  the  foundations  to  be  vigi- 
lantly watched  and  protected  against  injury  from 
broken  water  mains,  construction  of  service  or 
drains,  building  of  vaults,  and  any  other  under- 
ground accidents  or  operations  threatening  their 
safety. 


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40.  He  shall  cause  a  systematic  record  to  be 
kept,  showing  size,  form  and  location  of  all  of  the 
piers  and  base  castings  on  the  road. 

41.  He  will  make  frequent  inspections  of  the 
structure,  and  observe  carefully  the  effects  of 
moving  trains  and  heavy  loads  on  the  rivets  and 
various  parts  of  the  girders;  watch  carefully  the 
effects  of  contraction  and  expansion,  and  keep  a 
record  of  these  observations.  He  will  make  a  de- 
tailed monthly  report  of  the  work  and  repairs  clone 
to  structure,  track  and  buildings,  with  an  approx- 
imate cost  of  the  same.  He  will  also  report  all 
scrap  iron,  copper  and  other  material  turned  over 
to  the  General  Storekeeper. 

42.  He  will  have  charge  of  all  records,  maps, 
plans  and  drawings  pertaining  to  structure  and 
buildings,  and  will  keep  a  daily  record  of  events, 
and  a  complete  record  of  everything  that  pertains 
to  the  building  of  piers  in  vaults,  or  matters  that 
might  entail  injury  to  private  property.  He  will 
also  keep  a  record  of  the  structure  and  track  mile- 
age of  the  various  lines,  and  of  the  lengths  and 
location  of  turnouts,  crossings,  switches  and 
switchstancls,  with  angles  of  frogs  and  radii  of 
curves. 

43.  He  will  keep  a  record  of  the  dimensions  and 
weights  of  everything  pertaining  to  the  structure, 
such  as  lengths  of  spans,  heights  of  columns,  de- 
scription of  girders,  etc.,  in  order  that  the  data  for 
immediate  renewals  may  always  be  accessible. 


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He  will  keep  a  record  of  electric  track  equipment 
telephone,  telegraph,  electric-lighting  systems  an< 
electric  conduits. 

ROAD  ENGINEER. 

44.  The  Road  Engineer  will  report  to  and  re 
ceive  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 

45.  He  will  have  charge  of  the  maintenanci 
and  repair  of  the  foundations,  metal  and  woodei 
road  structures,  and  everything  appertaining  there 
to,  but  shall  make  no  change  therein  of  any  natun 
whatever  without  the  authority  of  the  Chief  En 
gineer.  He  will  also  perform  such  other  duties  ai 
may  be  assigned  from  time  to  time  by  the  Chie 
Engineer.  He  will  be  aided  by  a  Supervisor 
Inspectors,  Foremen  and  an  adequate  force,  wh( 
shall  only  be  appointed  with  the  approval  of  th( 
Chief  Engineer. 

46.  His  duties  shall  be  to  make  frequent  per 
sonal  examinations  of  the  foundations  and  struc- 
ture, especially  at  such  points  as  are  reported  to  b( 
defective,  to  see  that  the  employes  under  hirr 
make  frequent  inspections  and  proper  reports,  anc 
that  every  employe  has  the  necessary  tools  anc 
supplies  and  is  instructed  in  the  duties  of  his 
position. 

47.  He  shall  give  particular  attention  to  the 
safety  of  curves  and  to  the  high  structure  having 
braced  columns,  and  shall  supervise  the  adjust- 


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ment  of  such  structures  in  person.  He  shall  super- 
vise all  reconstruction  of  foundations  and  shoring 
of  superstructure. 

48.  He  shall  not  allow  any  persons,  other  than 
employes  of  the  Company  in  ordinary  discharge 
of  their  duties,  to  go  upon  the  tracks  or  structure 
without  a  permit  from  the  General  Manager  or 
Chief  Engineer,  and  shall  not  allow  any  attach- 
ments to  be  made  to  the  structure,  such  as  adver- 
tising signs,  guy  ropes,  wires,  etc.,  nor  permit 
any  person  to  place  or  fasten  any  object  or  thing  to 
or  against  any  portion  of  the -structure  at  any 
point  on  any  line  without  a  similar  permit. 

49.  He  shall  report  to  the  Chief  Engineer  daily 
all  accidents,  delays,  breaks  and  defects  in  struc- 
ture, excavations  near  foundations,  and  unusual 
occurrences. 

50.  He  shall  have  authority  to  suspend  from 
duty  or  dismiss  any  employe  in  his  Department, 
below  the  grade  of  Supervisor. 

SUPERVISOR  OF  STRUCTURE. 

51.  The  Supervisor  of  Structure  will  report  to 
and  receive  instructions  from  the  Road  Engineer. 

52.  He  will  be  responsible  for  keeping  founda- 
tions, columns,  girders  and  structures  in  good  con- 
dition, and  in  case  an  immediate  repair  is  required, 
will  direct  it  personally.  He  will  make  daily  re- 
ports to  the  Road  Engineer  of  all  defects  found 
and  repairs  made. 


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53.  He  shall  make  immediate  personal  exam- 
inations of  all  important  defects  reported  by  the 
Inspectors,  and  shall  call  the  attention  of  Inspec- 
tors to  such  parts  as  require  special  watching,  and 
attend  to  anything  else  that  may  be  necessary 
to  secure  the  safety  of  the  road  structure. 

54.  He  must  know  that  every  employe  in  the 
Structure  Department  is  fully  acquainted  with  the 
Rules  and  Regulations,  and  the  use  and  object 
of  all  signals,  and  that  each  man  performs  his 
duty. 

55.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience,  he  is 
authorized  to  suspend  any  Foreman  and  to  sus- 
pend or  discharge  any  other  persons  under  his 
charge,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Road 
Engineer. 

56.  In  cases  of  accident,  fog,  and  snow  and  sleet 
storms,  he  will  render  such  assistance  to  the  Track 
Department  as  may  be  required. 

STRUCTURE  INSPECTORS. 

57.  Structure  Inspectors  will  report  to  and  re- 
ceive their  instructions  from  the  Supervisor  of 
Structure. 

58.  They  will  pass  over  the  entire  length  of  their 
respective  divisions  at  least  twice  every  day  and 
make  daily  reports  of  their  observations  to  the 
Supervisor  of  Structure.  Where  serious  defects 
are  discovered,  immediate  telephone  notice  must 
be  given  to  the  Road  Engineer  or  Supervisor. 


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They  shall  vigilantly  watch  the  foundations,  no- 
ticing looseness  of  columns,  injury  from  broken 
water  mains,  construction  of  sewers  or  drains, 
building  of  vaults,  and  all  underground  accidents 
or  operations  threatening  their  safety.  They  will 
watch  carefully  the  pocket  bearings  of  girders, 
the  tightness  of  pins  and  bars  of  the  pin  connected 
structure  and  the  tightness  of  bolts  and  rivets,  and 
other  details  liable  to  cause  trouble. 

59.  They  shall  not  allow  persons  without  permit 
from  the  General  Manager  or  Chief  Engineer  to 
make  any  attachment  to  the  structure  such  as 
advertising  signs,  guy  ropes,  wires,  etc.,  and  will 
remove  all  such  attachments  that  may  be  dis- 
covered. 

STRUCTURE  FOREMEN. 

60.  Structure  Foremen  will  report  to  and  re- 
ceive their  instructions  from  the  Supervisor  of 
Structure.  They  must  personally  supervise  all 
work  on  the  structure  that  may  be  assigned  to 
them;  they  will  have  charge  of  repairs  to  all  metal 
superstructure  and  will  promptly  report  to  the 
Supervisor  any  defects  that  may  be  discovered. 

61.  They  must  be  careful  in  renewing  or  repair- 
ing structure  to  keep  tracks  always  secure  and 
safe  for  the  passage  of  trains  and  under  no  cir- 
cumstances obstruct  or  endanger  them  without 
displaying  the  proper  cautionary  and  danger 
signals. 


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62.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience  they  are 
authorized  to  suspend  and  recommend  for  dis- 
missal any  employe  under  their  charge  and  will 
immediately  report  the  case  to  the  Supervisor  for 
action. 

ROAD  MASTER. 

63.  The  Road  Master  will  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer.  He  will 
also  carry  out  any  instructions  of  the  Road  En- 
gineer. 

64.  He  will  have  charge  of  the  maintenance  of 
the  track,  switches,  signals  and  electric  road  equip- 
ment, but  shall  make  no  change  therein  of  any 
nature  whatever  without  the  authority  of  the 
Chief  Engineer.  He  wTill  be  aided  by  Supervisors 
and  an  adequate  force  of  employes,  who  shall  be 
appointed  only  upon  the  approval  of  the  Chief 
Engineer. 

65.  His  duties  shall  be  to  pass  frequently  over 
the  road,  to  inspect  it  and  see  that  the  employes 
under  him  do  their  work  faithfully,  seeing  that  the 
track,  switches,  signals,  contact  rail  and  other 
equipment  are  in  proper  condition,  and  that  all 
loose  fastenings  are  promptly  replaced  or  secured; 
that  switches  throw  freely  and  lock  safely,  and  the 
signals  operate  truly;  that  every  employe  under 
him  has  necessary  tools  and  supplies,  and  is  in- 
structed in  the  duties  of  his  position,  and  gener- 
ally to  devote  his  whole  time  and  best  energies 
to  the  maintenance  of  his  charge  in  first-class 
order. 


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66.  He  shall  give  particular  attention  to  the 
safety  of  curves,  seeing  that  where  possible  an 
elevation  of  3  inches  is  given  the  outer  rail,  running 
off  in  a  length  of  90  feet  at  each  end  of  the  curve, 
and  that  check  rails  are  secured  on  all  curves  of 
less  than  1,000  feet  radius,  being  elevated  on  step 
plates  on  all  curves  under  200  feet  radius. 

67.  He  shall  not  allow  any  persons  other  than 
employes  of  the  Company,  in  the  ordinary  dis- 
charge of  their  duties,  to  enter  upon  the  track  or 
structure  without  a  permit  from  the  General  Man- 
ager or  Chief  Engineer,  nor  shall  he  allow  any  at- 
tachments to  be  made  to  the  structure,  such  as 
advertising  signs,  guy  ropes,  wires,  etc.,  without  a 
similar  permit. 

68.  He  shall  report  to  the  Chief  Engineer  all 
accidents,  delays,  breaks,  defects,  and  unusual 
occurrences. 

69.  He  shall  keep  in  store  articles  needed  for 
emergencies,  such  as  lamps,  lanterns,  glasses, 
tools,  frogs,  switches,  switch  points,  spikes,  bolts, 
angle  bars,  straight  and  curved  rails,  plank,  mauls, 
crowbars,  wrenches,  cold  chisels,  hydraulic  jacks, 
hammers,  saws,  wedges,  etc.,  and  see  that  the 
emergency  tool-box  at  each  station  is  at  all  times 
intact. 

70.  He  shall  have  on  hand  full  wrecking  outfits 
(ready  for  immediate  use),  distributed  at  such 
points  as  the  Chief  Engineer  may  designate. 


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71.  In  cases  of  accidents  or  serious  detention  to 
trains,  the  Road  Master,  or  his  assistants,  will  pro- 
ceed at  once  to  the  place,  direct  the  disposition  of 
the  wrecking  force,  and  assist  in  removing  the 
cause.  He  will,  if  necessary,  call  to  his  aid  the 
employes  in  Transportation  or  any  other  Depart- 
ment, and  they  will  obey  his  orders  for  the  time 
being.  He  shall  have  an  efficient  assistant  on 
duty  during  the  night,  who  shall  have  his  head- 
quarters at  the  Road  Master's  office. 

72.  He  shall  have  authority  to  suspend  from 
duty  or  to  dismiss  from  the  Company's  service, 
any  employe  in  his  Department  below  the  grade 
of  Supervisor. 

ASSISTANT  ROAD  MASTER. 

73.  The  Assistant  Road  Master  shall  perform 
the  regular  duties  of  such  office  as  may  be  desig- 
nated by  the  Chief  Engineer,  and  in  the  absence  of 
the  Road  Master  shall  perform  the  duties  of  that 
office. 

TRACK  SUPERVISORS. 

74.  The  Track  Supervisors  shall  report  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Road  Master. 

75.  They  are  responsible  for  keeping  the  tracks, 
switches,  frogs,  electrical  track  equipment,  track 
walks,  railings,  etc.,  in  proper  condition,  and  in 
case  immediate  repairs  are  required,  will  attend 
to  them  personally,  otherwise  report  them  to  the 
Road  Master. 


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76.  They  must  pass  frequently  over  their  divi- 
sions, notice  defects  in  the  track  and  track  equip- 
ment, noting  anything  that  may  form  an  obstruc- 
tion to  the  track  and  have  it  removed,  examine 
all  crossings,  the  condition  of  frogs  and  switches, 
and  attend  to  anything  else  which  may  be  neces- 
sary to  secure  the  safety  of  the  track  equip- 
ment. 

77.  They  will  examine  carefully  the  structure 
at  all  points  on  their  division,  for  any  objects  lying 
upon  the  same  which  could  endanger  traffic  or 
might  fall  upon  pedestrians  in  the  street,  and 
will  promptly  remove  such  objects  from  the 
structure  and  place  them  where  they  can  do  no 
injury. 

78.  They  will  have  charge  of  the  Trackmen, 
Electrical  Repairmen  and  Railmen,  and  will  see 
that  they  perform  their  duties,  keeping  a  strict 
account  of  their  time,  and  reporting  same  in  the 
manner  and  form  prescribed. 

79.  They  must  know  that  every  employe  under 
their  direction  is  fully  acquainted  with  the  Rules 
and  Regulations  and  the  use  and  object  of  all 
signals,  and  is  familiar  with  the  tools  and  appa- 
ratus with  which  he  must  work. 

80.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience,  they  are 
authorized  to  suspend  any  Foreman  and  to  sus- 
pend or  discharge  any  other  person  under  their 
charge,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Road 
Master. 


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8 1 .  They  must  attend  personally  to  the  removal 
of  snow  or  other  obstructions  from  the  track. 
They  will  also  attend  to  the  prevention  of  drip 
into  the  street,  and  have  icicles  brushed  from  the 
structure,  as  they  form,  to  guard  against  injury  to 
pedestrians. 

82.  In  cases  of  accident  they  will  go  imme- 
diately to  the  spot,  taking  whatever  force  may  be 
necessary,  and  use  every  effort  to  assist  in  clearing 
the  road,  under  the  direction  of  the  Road  Master. 

83.  They  will  make  careful  inquiry  regarding 
all  accidents  and  personal  injuries  that  occur  upon 
the  rojad,  and  report  fully  thereon,  in  writing,  to 
the  Road  Master,  giving  names  and  addresses  of 
witnesses  when  possible. 

84.  They  will  make  reports  in  the  manner  and 
•    form  directed  by  the  Road  Master,  and  will  be 

responsible  for  the  safe-keeping  and  economical 
use  of  all  material  furnished  them. 

85.  They  must  see  that  nothing  is  piled  on 
sidings,  or  adjacent  to  the  main  tracks,  that  might 
come  in  contact  with  moving  trains,  and  will 
keep  the  tracks  and  everything  about  stations  and 
yards  in  good  order.  Every  precaution  must  be 
taken  to  prevent  anything  falling  to  the  street. 
They  shall  have  drip  pans  cleaned  as  frequently 
as  may  be  required. 

86.  They  must  acquaint  themselves  with  the  in- 
structions issued  for  the  government  of  trains 
and  Trainmen,  and  report  to  the  Road  Master  any 


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neglect  of  duty  or  violation  of  rules  that  comes 
under  their  notice. 

87.  They  must  not  allow  old  rails,  cross-ties, 
etc.,  to  be  scattered  along  the  road,  but  have  all 
such  scrap  cleaned  up  promptly  and  removed. 

88.  During  fogs,  Supervisors  will  station  Track- 
men at  frequent  points  along  the  line  of  structure 
to  signal  trains,  using  red  and  yellow  flags  by  day, 
and  red  and  yellow  lights  by  night.  In  placing  the 
men,  the  Supervisor  will  act  under  instructions 
from  the  Road  Master. 

SUPERVISOR  OF  INTERLOCKING. 

89.  Supervisor  of  Interlocking  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Road  Master.  He 
will  have  general  care  of  the  maintenance  of 
switch  connections,  automatic  signal  and  inter- 
locking plants,  and  make  continual  personal  in- 
spections of  them.  He  will  see  that  charts  are 
posted  in  all  cabins  and  towers,  showing  location 
of  switches  and  signals  controlled  therefrom,  and 
showing  the  levers  to  be  manipulated  to  secure  all 
desired  movements.  He  will  have  under  him  a 
Foreman  and  Sub-Foreman  and  Interlocking 
Repairmen. 

NIGHT  SUPERVISOR. 

90.  Night  Supervisor  will  report  to  the  Road 
Master;  he  will  have  charge  of  all  employes  of  the 
Track  Department  who  are  on  duty  in  the  night. 


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SECTION  FOREMEN. 

9 1 .  Foreman  of  track  repairs  will  report  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Track  Super- 
visors. 

92.  They  will  have  charge  of  the  repairs  of  their 
respective  sections  and  will  be  held  respon- 
sible for  the  condition  of  the  track  and  the  watch- 
ing necessary  to  secure  its  safety  at  all  times. 

93.  They  are  required  to  go  over  their  sec- 
tions during  the  entire  day,  to  observe  particu- 
larly the  conditions  of  track  and  track  equipment; 
to  execute  such  repairs  as  may  be  necessary  and 
within  their  ability,  and  report  such  as  require  aid, 
to  the  Supervisor. 

94.  They  will  engage  in  all  work  personally,  and 
will  see  that  any  men  employed  under  them  faith- 
fully perform  their  duties. 

95.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience,  they 
are  authorized  to  suspend  and  recommend  for  dis- 
missal any  employe  under  their  charge,  and  will 
immediately  report  the  case  to  the  Supervisor  for 
action. 

96.  They  will  give  particular  attention  to  the 
surface  and  line  of  the  track,  especially  at  the 
joints;  see  that  it  is  spiked  properly,  kept  in  true 
gauge  and  surface,  and  snugly  fastened  to  the  ties, 
and  shall  furnish  such  assistance  as  may  be  re- 
quired by  Electrical  Road  Foremen. 


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97.  They  must  remove  all  defective  materials 
from  the  track,  and  at  all  times  maintain  it  in 
good  condition  for  the  passage  of  trains,  keeping 
switches  always  free  from  snow,  ice  or  other 
obstruction. 

98.  Foremen  must  see  that  watch  is  constantly 
kept  for  trains  approaching  the  men  under  their 
charge,  and,  in  case  a  foreman  is  obliged  to  leave 
his  position,  he  must  put  some  other  person  in 
his  place  to  watch  the  men  while  they  are  engaged 
in  their  work,  and  every  foreman  must  warn  each 
man  upon  coming  into  the  gang  of  said  foreman 
of  the  dangers  incident  to  the  work  which  he  is 
to  do. 

99.  They  must  never  obstruct  the  track  in  any 
way  whatever,  without  first  conspicuously  dis- 
playing a  danger  signal  at  least  300  feet  against 
traffic  on  the  local  tracks,  and  on  both  sides  of  the 
obstruction  on  express  tracks,  except  where  a 
cautionary  signal  has  been  placed  at  this  distance, 
in  which  case  the  danger  signal  may  be  displayed 
at  50  feet  from  the  point  of  obstruction.  Any- 
thing that  interferes  with  the  safe  passage  of  trains  is 
an  obstruction,  and  must  not  be  attempted  without 
using  the  above  precaution. 

100.  They  will  watch  the  telegraph  and  tele- 
phone lines,  especially  after  storms,  unite  the 
wires  when  broken,  and  render  any  assistance 
required  by  the  Linemen.  They  must  promptly 
report  to  the  nearest  Station  Agent,  any  derange- 
ment of  the  wires. 


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101.  They  will  render  prompt  assistance  in  all 
cases  of  accident  or  delay. 

TRACK  WALKERS. 

102.  Trackwalkers  must  carry  with  them  light 
hand  tools,  red  and  yellow  flags,  and  be  pre- 
pared to  rectify  any  irregularity  discovered.  If 
repairs  are  required,  they  must  immediately  notify 
the  Supervisor  or  Foreman  of  repair  gang,  and,  if 
urgent,  telephone  from  nearest  station  to  Road 
Master. 

1 03.  If  anything  is  discovered  which  affects  the 
safety  of  trains,  they  must  display  a  danger  signal, 
and  immediately  notify  the  Road  Master  from 
nearest  telephone  station. 

1 04.  During  exceptionally  hot  or  cold  weather, 
they  must  be  especially  vigilant  in  their  daily 
examination  of  track  and  structure,  and  in  foggy 
weather  must  see  personally  that  every  fogman  is 
at  his  station.  They  will  report  absentees  imme- 
diately to  the  Supervisor  or  Section  Foreman. 

105.  They  will  attend  to  the  cleaning,  filling 
and  trimming  of  switch  and  signal  lamps,  light  and 
watch  them  at  night,  and  extinguish  them  at  the 
proper  time. 

FOQMEN. 

106.  Fogmen  will  report  to  and  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Supervisors.  Should  foggy 
weather  be  indicated,  they  will  report  immediately 


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to  their  respective  stations  and  remain  there  until 
otherwise  ordered  by  the  Supervisor.  Should  a 
fog  appear  at  night,  the  Night  Supervisor  will 
order  each  Fogman  to  report  for  duty  without 
delay. 

107.  Two  Fogmen  will  be  placed  at  each  sta- 
tion, one  at  each  end,  toward  approaching  trains. 
They  must  stand  at  the  greatest  distance  from 
the  station  at  which  they  can  see  the  rear  end  of  a 
train  which  is  stopped  at  the  station,  and  display 
a  danger  signal  constantly  while  such  train  is  in 
sight,  displaying  a  cautionary  signal  after  train 
has  passed  out  of  sight. 

1 08.  Each  Fogman  will  be  provided  with  a  red 
and  a  yellow  flag  for  day  service,  and  at  night  with 
a  red  and  a  yellow  lantern.  These  flags  and  lan- 
terns must  be  kept  ready  for  use  at  all  times,  and 
easy  of  access. 

ELECTRICAL  ENGINEER. 

109.  The  Electrical  Engineer  will  report  to  and 
receive  his  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 

110.  He  will  see  that  the  drawings  and  records 
of  the  electrical  road  equipment,  telephone,  tele- 
graph and  electric  lighting  systems  are  kept  up  to 
date,  and  that  changes  in  the  various  electrical 
equipments  are  made  to  suit  conditions  as  they 
change  from  time  to  time. 

111.  He  shall  have  frequent  inspection  made  of 
the  electrical  equipment,  making  tests  and  keep- 
ing records  of  the  same. 


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1 12.  He  will  make  regular  examination  of  the 
track  and  structure  with  reference  to  conditions 
in  the  return  circuit  that  might  cause  arcing  or 
electrolysis  damage. 

ROAD  ELECTRICIAN. 

1 1 3.  The  Road  Electrician  will  report  to  and 
receive  his  instructions  from  the  Electrical  Engi- 
neer. 

114.  It  shall  be  his  duty  to  inspect  contact  rail, 
cables,  feeders  and  breaks  and  all  electrical  track 
and  structure  equipment,  and  see  that  the  draw- 
ings representing  same  are  kept  up  to  date. 

1 1 5.  He  shall  see  that  the  electrical  track  equip- 
ment is  at  all  times  up  to  requirements,  and  modi- 
fied from  time  to  time  to  meet  change  of  condi- 
tion. His  instructions  will  be  carried  out  by  the 
Supervisors  of  the  various  lines,  who  will  send  him 
copies  of  all  reports  made  by  them  of  electrical 
track  equipment. 

ELECTRICAL  ROAD  FOREMEN. 

116.  Electrical  Road  Foremen  will  report  to 
and  receive  their  instructions  from  the  Supervisor 
of  their  respective  lines. 

1 17.  They  will  make  repairs  to  contact  rail,  its 
insulators,  clips,  inclines  and  guards,  all  feeder 
and  negative  cables  from  where  they  leave  or 
enter  the  sub-station  or  conduit  to  contact  rail, 
all  other  cables  and  connections,  switches,  and 


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fuses,  and  be  responsible  for  the  good  condition 
of  the  same.  They  shall  also  perform  such  other 
duties  as  may  be  assigned  to  them. 

1 18-  They  will,  under  the  direction  of  the  Road 
Electrician,  make  systematic  and  frequent  inspec- 
tions of  the  complete  electrical  road  equipment, 
reporting  the  condition  thereof,  making  daily 
inspection  of  all  fuses  and  switches,  replacing  all 
fuses  burned  out  and  reporting  same  to  Super- 
visor, giving  circumstances  of  the  burn-out  so  far 
as  can  be  ascertained.  In  case  a  circuit  breaker 
goes  out,  a  report  of  all  facts,  so  far  as  can  be  as- 
certained, must  be  made  at  once.  They  will 
make  personal  inspection  at  least  once  a  week  of 
all  feeder  cables  from  the  point  at  which  they 
leave  the  sub-station  or  conduit  to  where  they  are 
tapped  to  the  contact  rail  and  to  the  bare  feeder 
cables,  also  all  cables  leading  from  the  contact 
rail  to  their  respective  terminals  at  the  circuit 
breaker,  reporting  the  condition  of  the  same  to  the 
Supervisor.  They  will  make  frequent  and  thor- 
ough inspections  of  all  bare  feeder  cables,  and  any 
defects  found  must  be  repaired  at  once  and  re- 
ported to  the  Supervisors.  Reports  of  inspec- 
tions must  be  made  daily  to  the  Supervisors  on 
blanks  for  that  purpose. 

119.  In  addition  to  the  above,  the  Electrical 
Road  Foremen  will,  at  any  time  when  called  upon 
by  the  Circuit  Breaker  Inspectors,  or  Section 
Foremen,  render  such  assistance  as  may  be  re- 
quired by  them. 


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CIRCUIT  BREAKER  INSPECTORS. 

120.  Circuit  Breaker  Inspectors  will  report  to 
and  receive  their  instructions  from  the  Road 
Electrician. 

121.  They  shall  inspect  all  circuit  breakers  and 
electrical  parts  of  moving  stairways,  car  elevators, 
etc.,  on  their  respective  lines,  and  keep  them  in 
proper  condition. 

122.  They  will  in  all  cases  where  a  circuit 
breaker  goes  out,  make  a  written  report  of  all  cir- 
cumstances, and  in  every  case  the  cause  must  be 
ascertained  if  possible. 

123.  They  will  send  daily  to  the  Road  Elec- 
trician a  report  of  the  inspections  made  by  them, 
with  a  statement  of  the  defects  found  and  whether 
they  have  been  repaired. 

124.  In  case  they  require  help  in  making  re- 
pairs, they  will  call  upon  the  Supervisor  of  the 
line  on  which  it  is  desired,  to  furnish  them  with 
such  assistance  as  is  needed,  or  in  case  of  an  emer- 
ency  they  may  call  upon  the  most  available  men, 
reporting  such  instance  to  the  Supervisor. 

LIGHTING  ENGINEER. 

125.  The  Lighting  Engineer  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Electrical  Engineer. 
He  will  have  charge  of  the  maintenance  and  re- 
pairs of  the  entire  electric  lighting  system,  except 
car  lighting,  including  all  cables,  transformers, 
and  wiring  required  to  transmit  current  from  the 
substations  to  the  lamps. 


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LIGHTING  REPAIRMEN. 

126.  Lighting  Repairmen  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Lighting  Engineer. 

127.  Repairmen  will  be  on  duty  for  the  East 
Side  Lines  both  day  and  night,  with  headquarters 
at  67th  Street  and  3d  Avenue,  uptown  station. 

128.  Repairmen  will  be  on  duty  for  the  West 
Side  Lines  both  day  and  night,  with  headquarters 
at  59th  Street,  6th  and  9th  Avenue  Lines,  uptown 
station. 

129.  Station  Inspectors  will  notify  Repairmen 
at  above  points  by  telephone  of  any  trouble  occur- 
ring to  passenger  station  lights.  It  is  the  duty 
of  the  Repairmen  to  remedy  these  troubles 
promptly  and  make  detailed  written  reports  to 
the  Lighting  Engineer  of  all  troubles  remedied. 

130.  Repairmen  will  inspect  all  lights  in  sta- 
tions once  each  week  and  will  see  that  Station 
Agents  are  provided  with  spare  lamps  and  fuses 
for  renewals.  Repairmen  will  inspect  all  lights  in 
yards  once  each  day,  making  necessary  renewals, 
and  will  clean  all  yard  lamps  once  each  week. 

131.  Repairmen  will  inspect  all  lighting  cables 
every  sixty  days,  and  renew  broken  insulators  and 
pins,  and  will  make  written  report  to  the  Lighting 
Engineer  on  the  condition  of  lighting  cables, 
insulators  and  cable  boxes. 

132.  All  persons,  except  the  Lighting  Repair- 
men, are  forbidden  to  handle,  or  in  any  way  irtsr- 


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fere  with,  the  2500-volt  lighting  cable.  Whenever 
it  is  necessary  to  move  the  lighting  cable,  or  when- 
ever this  cable  is  liable  to  damage  on  account  of 
other  work,  the  Lighting  Engineer  must  at  once 
be  notified,  and  he  will  promptly  send  Repairmen 
to  take  care  of  the  cable. 

133.  The  renewals  of  lamps  and  fuses  in  car 
shops  and  inspection  sheds,  will  be  made  by  the 
Shop  Foreman  in  charge  of  same,  who  will  report 
such  renewals  to  the  Lighting  Engineer. 

134.  All  persons,  except  Lighting  Repairmen, 
are  forbidden  to  interfere  with  the  lighting  trans- 
formers and  the  nigh  tension  switches  and  fuses 
controlling  same. 

TELEPHONE  ENGINEER. 

135.  The  Telephone  Engineer  will  report  to 
and  receive  instructions  from  the  Electrical 
Engineer. 

1 36.  He  will  be  responsible  for  the  maintenance 
and  repairs  of  all  wires,  cables,  switch-boards, 
instruments,  and  other  equipment  required  on 
the  Telephone,  Telegraph  and  Electric  Bell  Sig- 
nal Systems,  and  also  for  the  efficiency  of  the 
service. 

|37.  He  will  see  that  a  proper  and  systematic 
inspection  of  wires,  cables  and  instruments  is  made 
at  regular  intervals, 


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1 38.  He  will  see  that  complete  tests  are  made  of 
all  lines  each  morning,  and  also  after  every  storm, 
and  that  all  troubles  indicated  by  these  tests  are 
cleared  at  the  earliest  possible  moment. 

1 39.  He  will  keep  a  daily  record  of  the  business 
which  passes  over  the  telephone  system,  recording 
state  of  weather,  number  of  calls,  interruptions  to 
telephone  service,  and  causes  therefor,  fire  alarms; 
and  police  and  ambulance  calls. 

1 40.  He  will  keep  a  complete  record  of  all  tele- 
phone, telegraph,  and  electric  bell  signal  cables, 
switch-boards,  and  other  apparatus  installed, 
showing  dates  of  installation,  repairs,  and  re- 
newals. 

141.  He  will  keep  a  complete  list  of  the  home 
addresses  and  city  telephone  numbers  of  all  offi- 
cers of  the  Company,  and  all  heads  of  Depart- 
ments, and  others  who  should  be  notified  in  case 
of  accidents,  wrecks  or  fires. 

WIRE  CHIEF. 

142.  The  Wire  Chief  will  report  to  and  re- 
ceive instructions  from  the  Telephone  Engineer. 

143.  He  will  keep  informed  of  any  conditions 
which  may  affect  the  working  of  the  wires,  and 
must  take  precautions  to  keep  the  service  in- 
tact. 

144.  He  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  prompt 
remoya}  pf  all  interruptions  to  the  line  wires. 


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He  will  clear  all  office  troubles,  test  and  locate 
trouble  in  cables,  be  responsible  for  the  care  of  the 
storage  batteries  and  machines,  and  assist  the 
Inspectors  in  clearinc;  trouble  whenever  neces- 
sary. 

TELEPHONE  INSPECTORS. 

145.  The  Inspectors  will  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Telephone  Engineer. 

146.  They  will  make  inspections  of  telephones 
and  wiring  at  all  stations  at  least  once  every 
month,  connect  new  telephones,  clear  and  test 
for  trouble,  and  make  other  changes  of  wiring 
wherever  necessary. 

147.  They  will  report  their  movements  to  the 
Wire  Chief,  so  that  they  can  be  reached  in  case 
of  emergency. 

TELEPHONE  WIREMEN. 

148.  The  Wiremen  will  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Telephone  Engineer. 

149.  They  will  run  wires  for  new  telephones  in- 
stalled and  make  changes  on  cables  whenever 
they  are  in  the  way  of  men  working  on  the  struc- 
ture. They  will  also  assist  in  clearing  trouble  on 
lines  and  cables. 

1 50.  It  will  be  the  duty  of  Wiremen  to  inspect 
the  wiring  and  cables  on  the  structure  once  every 
three  days. 


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CABLE  SPLICERS. 

151.  The  Cable  Splicers  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Telephone  Engi- 
neer. 

152.  They  will  make  all  splices  and  pot-heads 
in  lead  cables,  repair  all  breaks  in  cable,  assist  in 
testing  cables  and  clearing  trouble,  installing 
switchboard  apparatus  and  instruments  and  in- 
specting lead  cables. 

CHIEF  OPERATOR. 

153.  The  Chief  Operator  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Telephone  Engi- 
neer. 

1 54.  He  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  conduct 
and  discipline  of  the  operating  force,  and  will  see 
that  there  is  in  the  office,  at  all  times,  a  sufficient 
number  of  operators  to  handle  the  business  with- 
out unnecessary  delay. 

155.  He  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  proper 
handling  of  all  telephone  messages  passing  through 
the  office,  and  must  promptly  investigate  any 
complaint  of  failure  to  talk  with  ease  on  the  cir- 
cuits, and  will  make  report  of  same,  with  the 
cause. 

1 56.  He  will  report  to  the  Telephone  Engineer 
any  failure  of  circuits  and  any  unnecessary  delay 
in  repairing  same. 


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TELEPHONE  OPERATORS. 

157.  The  Operators  will  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Chief  Operator. 

158.  In  addition  to  their  regular  duties,  an- 
swering calls,  etc.,  they  will  make  daily  tests  for 
defective  cords,  defective  instruments  or  loops, 
and  defects  disclosed  by  these  tests  will  be  imme- 
diately reported  to  the  Chief  Operator. 

159.  They  will  return  promptly  to  the  Chief 
Operator  a  report  of  any  defects  in  the  lines, 
switchboard  apparatus,  loops  or  instruments, 
which  may  develop  subsequent  to  the  morning 
test. 

160.  When  temporary  relief  from  duty  is  re- 
quired, Operators  must  first  obtain  permission 
from  the  Chief  Operator  before  leaving  the  switch- 
board. 

161.  They  will  not  be  permitted  to  read  letters, 
books,  papers,  or  eat  lunch  while  at  the  switch- 
board, except  in  special  cases  by  permission  of  the 
Chief  Operator. 

162.  They  are  required  to  be  courteous  in  all 
their  dealings  wTith  those  using  the  telephone  in- 
struments, and  with  each  other,  but  must  hold  no 
conversation  beyond  that  necessary  for  receiving 
calls  and  making  connections. 

1 63.  They  will  speak  in  clear  tones  directly  into 
the  transmitter,  and  wall  retain  the  receiver  con- 
tinuously at  the  ear  while  at  the  switchboard. 


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164.  Any  conversation  carried  on  between  Op- 
erators must  be  in  a  low  tone  of  voice.  For  the 
proper  conduct  of  the  business,  it  is  essential  that 
the  operating  room  be  kept  as  quiet  as  possible. 

GENERAL  RULES — TELEPHONE  SY5TEH. 

1 65.  In  case  of  fires,  wrecks,  or  accidents  affect- 
ing the  property  of  the  Company,  or  the  operation 
of  trains,  employes  should  notify  the  Chief  Oper- 
ator at  the  Telephone  Exchange,  stating  location 
and  nature  of  the  trouble.  The  Chief  Operator 
will  then  locate  and  notify  the  heads  of  Depart- 
ments, and  others  who  should  be  advised  of  the 
trouble. 

166.  Special  care  must  be  taken  by  Trackmen 
and  other  workmen  to  avoid  injury  to  the  lead- 
covered  telephone  cable.  In  case  an  injury  occurs 
the  Telephone  Engineer  must  be  advised  at  once, 
so  that  repairs  may  be  made  before  moisture  pene- 
trates the  cable  through  the  lead  sheath. 

167.  Whenever  the  telephone  cable  is  liable  to 
damage  on  account  of  work  in  progress,  the 
Telephone  Engineer  must  at  once  be  notified  and 
he  will  promptly  send  Repairmen  to  take  care  of 
the  cable. 

SUPERVISOR  OF  STREET  REPAIRS. 

168.  The  Supervisor  of  Street  Repairs  will  re- 
port to  and  receive  instructions  from  the  Chief 
Engineer. 


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169.  He  will  have  charge  of  repairs  to  founda- 
tions, sidewalks,  sewers,  street  pavements,  all 
excavations  necessary  for  additional  foundations, 
and  repairs  of  fenders  at  foot  of  columns.  Also 
will  see  that  surface  yards  are  kept  free  from  dirt 
and  rubbish  and  will  attend  to  the  removal  of 
snow  and  ice  from  sidewalks  in  front  of  Company's 
property. 

MASTER  CARPENTER. 

170.  The  Master  Carpenter  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 

171.  He  will  make  all  repairs  to  stations  and 
buildings,  and  have  charge  of  Plumbers,  Roofers 
and  Tinsmiths,  and  will  be  responsible  for  the 
tools,  machinery  and  materials  in  the  shops  under 
his  charge,  and  require  that  they  be  kept  clean 
and  in  good  order. 

FOREMAN  PAINTER. 

172.  The  Foreman  Painter  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 

173.  He  will  have  charge  of  all  painting  of 
structure,  tracks  and  buildings,  and  will  be  re- 
sponsible for  all  tools  and  materials  used. 


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MECHANICAL  DEPARTMENT. 

SUPT.  OF  CAR  EQUIPMENT. 

174.  The  Superintendent  of  Car  Equipment 
will  report  to  and  receive  instructions  from  the 
General  Manager,  to  whom  all  appointments, 
promotions,  transfers  and  dismissals  shall  be 
referred  for  approval.  He  will  advise  with  the 
Division  Superintendent  as  to  the  number  of  cars 
required  for  service  on  the  several  lines,  and 
co-operate  with  him  as  to  the  most  economical 
method  of  operating  them  while  in  the  road  ser- 
vice. All  orders  and  notices  issued  by  him  shall 
bear  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager,  to 
whom  a  copy  of  each  shall  be  forwarded. 

175.  He  is  responsible  for  the  proper  manage- 
ment of  shops,  machinery  and  tools  under  his 
charge,  and  must  require  that  they  be  kept  clean 
and  in  good  order.  He  must  enforce  discipline 
among  the  workmen,  see  that  they  are  diligent  in 
the  discharge  of  their  duties,  and  that  the  opera- 
tions of  his  department  are  conducted  with  system 
and  economy. 

176.  He  is  responsible  for  sending  out  cars  in 
proper  condition  for  service,  and  must  see  that 
they  are  supplied  with  the  necessary  fixtures  and 
tools,  with  lamps,  signals,  and  other  things  neces- 
sary to  a  complete  equipment. 

177.  He  must  have  the  cars  ready  for  service  at 
the  time  indicated  by  the  Transportation  Depart- 
ment, and  will  have  the  cars  inspected  at  the  end 


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of  each  trip,  the  necessary  repairs  made,  and  have 
them  properly  cleaned. 

178.  He  must  see  that  a  daily  record  is  kept  of 
the  names  of  the  workmen,  the  time  of  service, 
and  the  rate  of  pay,  also  the  time  employed  and 
material  used  on  each  piece  of  work,  and  the  cost 
of  same,  in  accordance  with  the  prescribed  instruc- 
tions. 

179.  He  will  see  that  all  workmen  employed  at 
the  shops  are  at  their  proper  places,  ready  for  duty, 
at  the  specified  time. 

180.  The  shop  force  will  not  be  used  at  night  or 
on  Sundays  except  for  necessary  work. 

181.  He  will  not  allow  strangers  to  visit  the 
shops  without  a  permit,  and  will  observe  that  they 
do  not  converse  or  interfere  with  the  workmen 
on  duty. 

1 82.  Pie  will  require  that  the  hours  of  labor  be 
announced  to  shopmen  promptly  and  regularly, 
and  will  see  that  Night  Watchmen  perform  their 
duties  in  compliance  with  the  instructions  whicli 
are,  from  time  to  time,  issued  for  their  govern- 
ment. 

183.  He  shall  not  make,  or  permit  changes  to 
be  made,  in  the  general  arrangement  or  details 
of  motors  and  cars  while  under  repairs  at  the 
shops,  without  special  orders  from  the  General 
Manager. 


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BRIDGE  ENGINEERS. 
BRIDGE  RULES. 

184.  Bridge  Engineers  will  report  to  and  re- 
ceive instructions  from  the  Superintendent  of  Car 
Equipment. 

185.  They  must  keep  the  operating  machinery 
of  the  draw  clean  and  in  good  working  order.  They 
must  keep  up  the  air  pressure  in  the  accumulators, 
and  be  prepared,  on  signal  from  boats,  to  open 
the  draw  as  promptly  as  possible,  and  close  same 
immediately  after  the  passage  of  the  boat. 

1 86.  They  must  keep  an  accurate  record  of  the 
passage  of  all  boats,  and  the  time  of  opening  and 
closing  the  draw,  and  forward  the  same  to  the 
Superintendent  of  Car  Equipment's  office  each  day. 

187.  Any  disarrangement  of  the  draw  machin- 
ery, accident  or  collision  to  boats,  or  any  unusual 
occurrence  of  whatever  nature,  must  be  reported 
to  the  Superintendent  of  Car  Equipment  im- 
mediately. 

188.  They  must  co-operate  with  the  Tower- 
Switchmen,  and  exercise  the  greatest  care  to  see 
that  danger  signals  are  set  at  each  end  of  the 
draw,  and  that  there  are  no  trains  between  the 
signal  and  the  bridge  before  opening  same. 

FOREMEN  OF  CAR  INSPECTORS. 

189.  Foremen  of  Car  Inspectors  report  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Superintendent 
of  Car  Equipment. 


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190.  They  must  inspect  all  cars  passing  their 
station,  carefully  examining  the  running  gear  and 
brake  fixtures.  They  will  make  such  repairs  as 
may  be  required,  and  report  to  the  Superintend- 
ent or  Train  Master  and  Superintendent  of  Car 
Equipment  those  not  fit  for  service. 

191.  They  will  see  that  all  cars  in  service  are 
properly  washed,  and  that  the  interior  fixtures 
are  kept  clean  and  in  good  repair. 

192.  When  making  repairs  to  cars  standing  on 
the  main  track  or  sidings,  they  must  protect  them- 
selves by  displaying  a  red  signal  at  each  end  of 
the  train,  to  prevent  the  cars  from  being  coupled 
to  or  moved  by  other  cars. 

SHOP  CLERKS. 

193.  Shop  Clerks  report  to  and  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Superintendent  of  Car 
Equipment. 

1 94.  They  will  obey  all  orders  received  from  the 
Foremen  of  Shops,  but  must  keep  their  accounts, 
and  make  reports  in  the  manner  and  form  directed 
by  the  Auditor. 

195.  They  must  record  the  time  made  by  each 
workman,  specify  the  character  of  his  labor,  his  rate 
of  pay,  and  the  time  spent  on  each  piece  of  work. 

1 96.  They  must  ascertain  the  weight  and  value 
of  material  used  on  each  piece  of  work,  and  charge 
the  same  to  its  proper  account. 

197.  They  will  have  posted  conspicuously  in 
the  shops  all  orders  issued  by  the  Superintendent 
of  Car  Equipment. 


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TRANSPORTATION  DEPT. 

SUPERINTENDENT. 

198.  The  Superintendent  will  report  to  and  re- 
ceive instructions  from  the  General  Manager, 
to  whom  all  appointments,  promotions,  trans- 
fers and  dismissals  shall  be  referred  for  approval. 
He  will  have  a  general  supervision  of  the  Trans- 
portation and  Station  Departments,  and  will  co- 
operate' with  the  Superintendent  of  Car  Equip- 
ment in  all  matters  pertaining  to  car  equipment. 
All  orders  and  notices  issued  by  him  shall  bear 
the  approval  of  the  General  Manager,  to  whom  a 
copy  of  each  shall  be  forwarded. 

1 99.  He  shall  require  a  strict  observance  of  such 
rules  as  are  necessary  to  maintain  the  efficiency  of 
his  departments,  and  is  authorized  to  suspend  any 
employe  in  his  department,  and  enforce  such  pen- 
alty for  violation  of  rules  as  may,  in  his  judgment, 
be  for  the  best  interests  of  the  Company,  immedi- 
ately reporting  his  action  to  the  General  Manager. 

200.  He  will  be  assisted  by  a  proper  force  of 
subordinates,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
General  Manager,  will  keep  him  promptly  and 
fully  advised  of  all  accidents  and  important  and 
unusual  occurrences  in  this  department,  and  shall 
make  no  change  in  the  running  of  trains  without 
his  authority. 

20 1 .  He  will  keep  a  complete  record  of  all  em- 
ployes in  his  department,  and  see  that  an  accurate 
account  of  their  time  is  kept  by  Train  Despatchers 
and  Station  Inspectors. 


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TRAIN  MASTERS  AND  ASSISTANTS. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

202.  Train  Masters  report  to  and  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Superintendent.  Assistant 
Train  Masters  will  be  subject  to  the  orders  of  both 
Superintendent  and  Train  Master. 

203.  They  will  take  charge  of  the  division,  or 
such  portion  of  it  as  may  be  assigned  them  in  the 
name  of  the  Superintendent,  during  his  absence, 
and  perform  such  duties  as  he  may  from  time  to 
time  direct. 

204.  They  must  exercise  a  general  supervision 
over,  and  are  directly  responsible  for,  all  employes 
connected  with  train  service,  and  will  see  that  the 
Rules  and  Regulations  are  fully  understood  and 
observed  by  them.  They  may  suspend  them  for 
neglect  of  duty  or  violation  of  rules,  subject  to  the 
approval  of  the  Superintendent. 

205.  They  must  report  promptly  to  the  Super- 
intendent all  failures  or  neglect  on  the  part  of  em- 
ployes, and  anything  that  may  come  under  their 
observation  liable  to  interfere  with  the  prompt  and 
safe  working  of  the-road. 

206.  They  must  observe  that  transportation 
employes  are  furnished  with  all  the  necessary 
signals,  and  use  them  strictly  in  accordance  with 
the  Rules. 

207.  They  must  give  special  attention  to  the 
prompt  movement  of  trains,  and  see  that  there  it 
no  unnecessary  delay  on  their  division. 


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208.  In  cases  of  accident  or  serious  detention 
to  trains,  they  must  proceed  at  once  to  the  place 
and  assist  in  removing  the  cause.  They  will  see 
that  every  precaution  is  taken  to  insure  the  safety 
of  approaching  trains,  and  protect  all  property 
either  in  charge  of  or  belonging  to  the  Company. 

TRAIN  DESPATCHERS. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

209.  Train  Despatchers  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Superintendent,  Train  Mas- 
ters, and  Assistant  Train  Masters. 

210.  They  have  charge  of  the  yard  and  sidings 
at  stations  where  trains  are  made  up,  the  move- 
ment of  trains  therein,  and  of  the  yard  force  em- 
ployed at  those  points. 

211.  They  are  responsible  for  the  expeditious 
and  correct  despatch  of  trains  within  the  limits  of 
the  yard,  and  the  proper  position  of  the  switches. 

212.  They  must  carry  out  the  orders  of  the 
Superintendent  and  Train  Master  in  regard  to  the 
distribution  of  cars,  the  making  up  of  trains,  and 
apportioning  them  to  the  motive  power  furnished. 

213.  They  must  give  the  necessary  directions 
for  drilling  and  placing  cars  in  proper  positions 
in  the  trains,  and  see  that  they  leave  on  time. 

2 1 4.  They  must  see  that  Motormen  and  Train- 
men are  ready  for  duty  at  the  prescribed  time, 
and  have  all  the  time-tables,  signals;  lamps,  and 


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other  fixtures  required  by  the  rules  for  the  safety 
and  proper  management  of  their  trains. 

2 1 5.  They  must  not  permit  a  train  to  start  with 
a  Motorman,  Conductor  or  Guard  who  is  unfit  for 
duty,  or  fail  to  report  at  once  such  unfitness  to  the 
Superintendent  or  Train  Master. 

2 1 6.  They  must  see  that  the  yard  is  kept  in  good 
order,  that  cars  passing  are  properly  inspected, 
and  those  requiring  repairs  sent  to  the  shop. 

217.  They  must  see  that  Train  Clerks  keep  a 
record  of  the  number  of  each  car  arriving  at  and 
departing  from  their  stations,  and  that  daily  re- 
ports of  the  same  are  made  in  accordance  with  in- 
structions. 

218.  They  must  report  to  the  Superintendent 
or  Train  Master  all  violations  of  rules  coming 
under  their  notice,  and  cars  arriving  in  an  injured 
condition  or  in  bad  order. 

219.  When  accidents  occur,  requiring  the  ser- 
vices of  Trackmen,  they  will  instruct  Operators 
and  Station  Agents  to  notify  them  along  the  lines, 
over  the  signature  of  the  Road  Master. 

MOTOR  INSTRUCTORS. 

220.  The  Motor  Instructors  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  Superintendent  and 
Train  Masters. 

22 1 .  It  will  be  their  duty  to  ride  frequently  over 
the  road  with  Motormen,  and  note  the  manner  in 


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which  they  perform  their  duties.  They  will  in- 
struct Motormen  in  the  proper  handling  of  their 
controller  and  air-brakes,  and  give  them  such 
information  as  is  necessary  in  regard  to  the  elec- 
trical and  mechanical  equipment  and  the  air- 
brake apparatus. 

222.  They  will  report  to  the  Superintendent 
any  violation  of  rules  or  neglect  of  duty  that  may 
be  brought  to  their  notice. 

223.  They  will  consult  with  the  Train  De- 
spatches and  Train  Masters  as  to  the  qualifica- 
tions of  Motormen,  and  report  same  to  the 
Superintendent. 

224.  They  will  instruct  and  examine  all  men 
ready  for  promotion  to  Motormen,  and  report 
results  of  such  examinations  to  the  Superintend- 
ent. 

MOTORMEN. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

225.  Motormen  will  be  appointed  and  pro- 
moted upon  approval  of  the  General  Manager. 

226.  They  will  report  to  and  receive  their  in- 
structions from  the  Superintendent,  Train  Mas- 
ters and  Motor-Instructors,  and  when  shifting 
cars,  making  up  trains,  starting  from  terminals, 
and  while  on  the  road,  they  are  also  subject  to 
the  orders  of  the  Train  DespatchersT* 


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227.  They  must  have  in  their  possession  a  copy 
of  the  Rules  and  Regulations,  Instruction  Book, 
the  Time-Table,  and  a  full  set  of  signals  in  good 
order  and  ready  for  use.  MriCr**^, 

228.  Each  must  also  be  provided  with  a  reliable 
watch  and  regulate  it  by  the  clock  in  the  Train 
Despatched  Office,  and  must  compare  time  at 
least  twice  a  day  with  Conductor. 

229.  They  must  use  special  care  in  coupling 
and  shifting  cars  to  avoid  injuring  employes,  and 
must  always  start  and  stop  their  trains  cautiously, 
and  without  sudden  jerking.  They  will  not  use 
the  whistle  unnecessarily. 

230.  Motormen  must  acquaint  themselves  with 
the  mechanical  and  electrical  and  air-brake  equip- 
ment of  the  cars,  so  as  to  act  intelligently  in  case 
of  trouble  or  in  an  emergency. 

231.  The  position  of  Motormen  when  on  duty, 
is  in  the  front  cab  of  first  car  with  face  to  the 
front,  and  with  right  hand  on  brake-valve  handle, 
and  left  hand  on  powTer  controller. 

232.  If  the  power  is  shut  off  at  any  time  while 
train  is  in  motion,  Motormen  must  turn  controller 
handle  to  "off"  position,  and  throw  on  lamp  cir- 
cuit; controller  then  must  not  be  thrown  to  "on" 
position  until  lamps  light. 

233.  They  may  be  temporarily  suspended  from 
duty  and  pay,  for  cause,  by  the  Superintendent, 
but  will  not  be  permanently  dismissed  except  by 
order  of  the  General  Manager. 


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234.  They  will  not  be  allowed  to  lay  off  tem- 
porarily from  duty,  or  change  trips  with  other 
Motormen  for  any  purpose,  without  a  special  per- 
mit from  the  Motor-Instructor. 

235.  In  all  cases,  when  they  fail  to  report 
promptly  for  duty,  they  will  be  disciplined  by 
suspension  f rojn  duty  without  pay,  and  the  Motor- 
Instructor  will  fill  their  places(with  extra  Motor- 
men.^ 

236.  They  must  report  for  duty,  fully  equipped, 
at  least  ten  minutes  before  schedule  time  for 
starting,  or  as  much  earlier  as  may  be  required. 

237.  They  must  obey  promptly  all  signals  given 
by  Station  Agents,  Telegraph  Operators,  Track 
Repair  Men,  Conductors  or  Guards,)  even  though 
they  may  think  such  signals  unnecessary.  When 
in  doubt  as  to  the  meaning  of  a  signal,  they  must 
stop  and  ascertain  the  cause,  and  if  a  wrong  signal 
is  shown,  they  will  report  the  fact  to  the  Super- 
intendent, Train  Master  or  Motor-Instructor. 

238.  They  must  not  leave  their  Motor-car  ex- 
cept in  case  of  absolute  necessity,  and  must  always 
leave  the  Conductor  or  some  other  competent  per- 
son in  charge. 

239.  They  must  report  promptly  to  the  Train 
Despatcher  any  defect  or  disorder  to  any  part  of 
their  equipment,  and  on  arrival  at  terminal,  make 
a  written  report  of  same  in  book  provided  for  that 
purpose. 


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240.  They  are  under  the  orders  of  the  Con- 
ductors in  regard  to  starting,  stopping  and  gen- 
eral management  of  the  train  between  terminal 
stations,but  they  will  not  obey  any  order  that  may 
endanger  the  safety  of  the  train  or  require  a  viola- 
tion of  the  Rules. 

241.  They  will  allow  no  persons  to  ride  in  the 
Motor-cab  without  a  written  order  from  the  Vice- 
President,  General  Manager,  Superintendent, 
Superintendent  of  Car  Equipment  Train  Master 
or  Motor-Instructor. 


242.  They  are  required  to  run  their  motors  per-3^ 
sonally,  and  under  no  circumstances  allow  any-  \ 
one  to  have  charge  of  the  running. 

243.  Before  leaving  terminal  stations  they 
must  test  their  brakes  to  see  that  they  are  in  good 
working  order. 

244.  They  will  keep  a  constant  lookout  ahead 
when  the  train  is  in  motion,  observe  the  positionY  Cff 
of  all  switches,  and  if  there  be  semaphores  or  tar- 
gets, see  that  they  indicate  that  switches  are 
properly  adjusted.  If  wrong,  train  must  be 
stopped  at  once. 

245.  They  will  report  promptly  to  the  Train 
Master  or  Train  Despatcher  all  instances  in  which"7&> 
lights  are  not  displayed  at  switches  after  dark,  and 
any^  negligence  or  inattention  on  the  part  of  the 

employes.  f^^^^\ 


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246.  No  absolute  limit  of  distance  between 
trains  can  always  be  fixed,  but  that  distance  must 
never  be  less  than  will  be  sufficient  to  bring  the 
following  train  to  a  stop  before  overtaking  the 
train  in  advance.  The  condition  of  the  brakes, 
the  track  and  grades,  and  the  danger  of  sudden 
checking  or  stopping  of  the  preceding  train,  must 
constantly  be  borne  in  mind. 

247.  Motormen  will  never  run  their  trains  ahead 
of  schedule  time,  unless  by  special  order  from  the 
Superintendent  or  other  authorized  officer  of  the 
Transportation  Department. 

248.  When  trains  leave  terminal  late,  Motor- 
men  will  endeavor  to  economize  time  and  close  up  . 
to  schedule  time.  tdtttcZ**  ^tk^^i^ 

249.  In  foggy  weather  the  safety  of  the  train 
/    depends  solely  on  the  Motorman  being  able  to 

stop  in  the  distance  he  can  see,  without  regard  to 
I    schedule  time,  \and  this  is  hereby  made  the  rule 
whenever  a  fog  prevails/) 

250.  If  you  can  see  ahead  the  distance  of  a 
block/'run  so  that  you  can  stop  your  train  in  that 
distance.  If  you  can  see  only  fifty  feet  ahead,  run 
so  that  you  can  stop  your  train  in  that  distance. 
Reduce  the  speed  of  your  train  so  that  you 
are  positive  you  can  stop  in  the  distance  you 
can  see. 

25 1 .  When  running  between  automatic  signals, 
on  leaving  a  signal  that  is  clear,  govern  your  speed 
to  seeing  distance,  in  order  that  there  may  be  no 


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possibility  of  running  by  the  next  signal  in  case 
it  is  at  danger.  This  will  also  permit  you  to  stop 
in  case  of  anything  unusual  occurring  within  the 
automatic  block. 

252.  Do  not  rely  on  information  from  anyone 
as  to  the  number  of  minutes  ahead  of  you  a  train 
is,  in  foggy  weather,  as  the  preceding  train  may 
have  stopped  just  after  passing  out  of  sight. 
Govern  yourselves  strictly  in  accordance  with  the 
rules(laid  down  above. j  This  will  afford  absolute 
safety  and  prevent  accident  to  your  train  when 
fog  prevails!V~ 

253.  This  rule  also  applies  in  snow  storms  or 
whenever  the  vision  is  obscured. 

254.  Remember  always  that  safety  is  the  first 
(  consideration. 


255.  A  train  may  follow  the  one  preceding  by 
moving  very  slowly,  under  full  control  and  with 
great  care,  at  a  safe  distance,  nearer  than  250  feet,, 
approaching  and  leaving  terminals,  junctions, 
switching  and  standing  yards,,  and  at  stations  in 
sight  when  the  preceding  train  has  passed  the 
platform. 

256.  The  lives  of  passengers  are  entrusted  to  the 
care  of  the  motormen,  and  it  is  fully  expected  that 
they  will  not  only  attend  to  every  signal,  and  carry 
out  their  instructions,  but  upon  all  occasions  be 
vigilant  and  cautious,  not  depending  entirely  upon 
signals,  brakes  or  the  rules  of  safety. 


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257.  Motormen  are  required  to  regulate  the 
movement  of  trains,  as  nearly  as  possible,  to  a 
uniform  speed  on  all  parts  of  the  road,  except  on 
curves.)  Reckless  running  is  positively  for- 
bidden. 

258.  Running  past  a  danger  signal  will  be 
cause  for  dismissal. 

259.  Motormen  will  exercise  the  utmost  caution 
i   to  prevent  overtaking  the  preceding  train.  They 

must  always  approach  a  station  not  in  sight 
with  positive  control  of  their  trains,  and  they 
will  never  follow  so  closely  as  to  cause  danger  of 
collision  if  the  preceding  train  were  suddenly 
checked  or  stopped. 

260.  When  trains  are  in  motion,  the  respon- 
sibility for  safe  running  rests  wholly  upon  the 
Motorman.  No  collision  with(the  rear  op  a  |>re- 
ceding\train  (not  backing)  will  be  excused. 


)fr     261.  No  train  will  ever  run  at  a  rate  of  speed 
exceeding  forty  miles  per  hour  on  local  track,  and 
'  J  must  not  exceed  nine  miles  per  hour  in  rounding 
v   sharp  curves  south  of  59th  Street. 

•JL  262.  In  no  case  must  trains  be  run  between 
^  A  16th  and  104th  Streets,  Western  Division,  in  less 
r    than  schedule  running  time. 

263.  Motormen  will  slow  up  to  avoid  crowding 
upon  the  preceding  train,  thus  dividing  distance 
and  saving  overcrowding  of  passengers.  When  an 
unusual  or  long  distance  from  the  preceding  train 


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exists,  they  will  endeavor  to  economize  time  and 
close  the  gap,  but  must  not  increase  speed 
around  curves  in  so  doing.  (ps  <2/2t*£ 

264.  Should  a  train  be  disabled  between  sta- 
tions, the  following  train  will,  on  signal,  connect 
and  push  it  slowly  to  the  next  station  where  pas- 
sengers  will  be  discharged  and  requested  to  take 

■  the  next  train  following.    The  disabled  train  will 
be  immediately  helped  to  the  nearest  siding  ahead, 
*  rf* s  unless  otherwise  ordered.    Every  effort  must  be 
ij^s:  made(by  all  concerned}to  avoid  delays  to f ollowing^ 
trains. 

265.  In  every  case  of  disability  to  a  car  or  train, 
causing  delay  or  indicating  danger,  the  passen-  h£ut/i 

GERS  MUST  FIRST  BE  SAFELY  LANDED,  after  which 

every  effort  must  be  made  to  clear  the  track  and 
avoid  delays  to  following  trains. 

266.  Motormen  will  report  promptly  to  the 
f&    Superintendent  any  injury  to  the  motor  or  train, 

or  any  unusual  occurrence  on  the  line  of  the  road. 

267.  They  must  report  on  the  time-cards,  daily, 
the  amount  of  time  made.  No  excuse  will  be 
taken  for  failure  to  deposit  their  time-cards  at  the 

A 

end  of  each  day's  work. 

268.  Daily,  before  going  on  duty,  each  Motor- 
man  must  read  the  notices  or  special  instructions 
which  may  be  posted  on  the  bulletin  boards. 

269.  Motormen,  before  starting  from  terminals, 
must  have  their  signal  markers  (between  sunrise 
and  sunset)  or  their  signal  lights  (between  sunset 


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and  sunrise)  properly  set  on  the  encU  of  their 
motors.  Motors  running  light  after  sunset  must 
have  the  proper  tail-lights  displayed,  and  on  no 
occasion  must  the  motor  be  started  without  dis- 
playingA  headlight  to  warn  Trackmen  of  its 
approach/) 

270.  The  absence  or  imperfect  exhibition  of  a 
signal  at  a  place  where  a,  signal  is  ordinarily 
shown,  is  to  be  considered  a^  a  danger  signal  and  ovuA 

$£te&  upoa-ar^ardingly.  ao^^^  ^t55U/.4«&^ 

271.  Mo  tor  men  must  be  careful  not  to  overrun 
platforms  at  stations.  To  (clo  this  properly^  strict 
attention  must  be  given  to  grades,  the  state  of  the 
weather,  and  the  condition  of  the  rails,  as  well'  as 
to  the  length  of  the  train.  Should,  however,  a 
train  be  (accidentally '^topped  short  of  or  overrun 
a  station,  the  Motorman  must  not  move:  ahead 
or  back  up  until  be  r^eceiv^s  signal  from  Con- 
ductor.  ^^^^^-tjU*^ 

272.  Use,  as  little  power  as  is  necessary  to  make 
schedule  time.  Coast  as  much  as  possible,  and 
when  coming  to  a^stop,  shut  off  power  as  early  as 
possible. 

273.  Motormen,  on  seeing  a  cautionary  signal 
displayed,  must  at  once  bring  their  train  under 
control  and  proceed  witK  caution.  3CuZ&fr«^ 

_c  /  s  * 

274.  Motormen  upon  seeing  a  danger  signal  dis- 
played must  iat  once^  bring  their  trains  to  a  stop, 

(ascertain  the  cause  of  danger^and  must  not  pro- 
ceed until  the  danger  Jias  teen  removed  and  the 

iimck  is  clear.i!/>^</^  ss*uf+**A        **~£<™r>  %  . 


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RUNNING  CURVES. 

275.  Motormen  must  run  cautiously  around  all 
curves.  They  must  reduce  speed  before  reaching 
the  curve,  and  continue  slow  speed  until  the  last 
car  has  left  it.        '  f  <yvi^\ 

276.  Motormen  must  approach  the  Harlem 
River  Drawbridge  with  train  under  full  control,  so 
as  to  enable  them  to  stop  within  a  distance  of 
forty  feet.  Be  sure  your  brake  is  in  working 
order  by  testing  it  at  least  four  hundred  feet  from 
the  draw.  Stop-targets  are  located  on  either  side 
of  the  Drawbridge,  and  all  trains  must  come  to  a 
full  stop  at  the  same  and  not  proceed  until  the 
proper  signal  is  given. 

TOWERMEN. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

277.  Towermen  will  report  to  and  receive  in- 
structions from  the  Superintendent,  Train  Masters 
and  Despatchers. 

278.  They  will  be  under  the  immediate  super- 
vision of  the  Train  Masters  of  the  Division  to 
which  they  are  assigned,  and  will  obey  all  orders 
and  signals  in  relation  to  the  moving  of  switches 
and  signals,  and  the  movements  of  trains  given  by 
Despatcher,  or  by  his  instruction,  in  the  yard,  or  at 
the  point  at  which  they  may  be  on  duty. 

279.  They  are  responsible  for  the  safe  passage  of 
trains  over  switches  in  their  charge,  and  as  the 
duties  require  the  closest  attention,  any  neglect 
may  cause  serious  accident. 


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280.  They  must  keep  the  switches  locked  for 
the  main  track,  except  when  passing  trains  to  or 
from  the  main  track. 

281.  They  must  always  be  on  the  watch  for 
approaching  trains,  and  give  the  safety  signal  if  all 
is  right. 

282.  They  must  carefully  examine  the  condi- 
tion of  the  switches,  keep  them  clear  of  snow  or 
other  obstruction,  and  promptly  report  any  de- 
fects to  the  Despatcher  in  charge. 

283.  They  shall  not  absent  themselves  from 
duty,  or  be  relieved,  without  permission  from  the 
proper  authority.  #Upon  taking  charge  of  a 
Tower,  it  shall  be  each  Towerman's  duty  to  ascer- 
tain from  the  man  relieved,  whether  there  are  any 
special  changes,  orders,  or  instructions,  or  any 
other  matter,  the  knowledge  of  which  is  necessary 
to  enable  him  to  properly  discharge  his  duties. 
The  Towerman  being  relieved  must  give  full  in- 
formation on  these  points  before  leaving  duty,  so 
that  the  duties  of  the  Tower  Switchman  may  be 
performed  in  a  safe  and  efficient  manner,  and  any 
irregularities  avoided. 

284.  Towermen  will  be  particular  to  note  any 
case  of  Motormen  running  over  switches  or  junc- 
tions at  too  great  a  rate  of  speed,  and  report  same 
immediately  to  the  Despatcher  in  charge. 

285.  Should  a  motor  or  train  pass  a  danger 
signal  or  explode  torpedo,  report  the  fact  as  soon 
as  possible,  giving  motor  number,  name  of  Motor- 


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man  and  Conductor,  if  possible,  time,  destination 
of  train,  and  any  other  facts  connected  with  the 
case. 

286.  When  the  " Right  of  Way"  is  once  given 
to  a  train  and  the  danger  signal  cleared,  do  not 
change  the  signal  except  to  avoid  an  accident. 

287.  When  in  doubt  as  to  destination  of  train, 
keep  the  signal  at  "  Danger"  until  the  proper  des- 
tination signal  is  displayed,  and  then  proceed  to 
clear  the  crossing. 

288.  Where  torpedo  attachments  are  located, 
wait  until  the  entire  train  has  passed  the  signal 
before  changing  it  to  danger,  as  the  premature 
dropping  of  a  signal  causes  an  unnecessary  ex- 
plosion of  the  torpedo,  and  destroys  the  effective- 
ness of  the  attachment. 

289.  They  shall  familiarize  themselves  with  the 
signals  and  cars  and  trains  designating  class  and 
destinations,  and  with  the  general  and  special 
rules  and  regulations  governing  the  train  service 
of  the  Company.  On  the  arrival  or  passage 
through  the  yard  of  extra  or  special  trains  and 
cars,  they  will  use  extra  care,  and,  unless  prev- 
iously notified,  ask  for  information  and  instruc- 
tion as  to  their  movement  and  destination,  and  in 
cases  of  doubt,  will  not  throw  signals  or  switches 
until  the  doubt  is  removed. 

290.  They  shall  not  permit  the  towers  to  be 
operated  by  any  person  unless  properly  author- 
ized, and  shall  not  permit  others  than  officials  of 


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the  road,  or  those  employed  in  the  maintenance  of 
the  apparatus  to  enter  the  cabins  or  towers. 

291.  During  the  hours  of  duty,  they  shall  not 
engage  in  any  work  other  than  that  pertaining  to 
the  movement  of  signals  and  switches,  and  the 
cleaning  of  the  apparatus  and  cabins. 

292.  They  shall,  as  promptly  as  consistent  with 
the  safety  to  the  movement  of  trains  and  cars, 
make  the  required  movements  in  switches  and 
signals,  and  in  such  a  manner  as  will  prevent  shak- 
ing of  signal  lamps  and  injury  to  the  appliances. 
They  will  carefully  note  the  condition  of  lights 
during  the  night,  and  also  any  unusual  movement 
of  switch  and  signal  appliances,  and  will  at  once 
notify  the  person  in  authority  at  that  point,  or  in 
his  absence  forward  the  information  to  the  person 
in  charge  of  their  maintenance. 

293.  They  will  report  to  the  Superintendent, 
Train  Master,  or  Official  in  charge  of  the  point  to 
which  they  are  assigned,  all  unusual  occurrences 
or  violation  of  the  rules  governing  the  passing  of 
trains  and  cars  over  switches  and  by  signals,  giv- 
ing such  information  as  will  properly  locate  the 
offense  and  offender. 

294.  Care  must  be  used  in  handling  the  levers, 
and  they  are  not  to  be  thrown  over  after  being 
unlatched,  leaving  the  counter-balance  to  com- 
plete the  stroke,  as  this  injures  the  machine.  The 
hand  should  not  be  taken  from  the  lever  until  the 
stroke  is  finished.    All  levers  should  be  frequently 


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examined  and  thrown  to  see  that  they  work  prop- 
erly, especially  during  snow-storms  or  cold  and 
wet  weather,  to  prevent  the  rods  or  points  from 
freezing. 

295.  Do  not  use  the  feet  in  unlatching  the  lever; 
the  thumb-latch  is  there  for  that  purpose. 

All  signals  must  be  kept  at  danger  and  only 
changed  to  allow  a  train  to  pass,  after  which  they 
must  be  immediately  replaced  at  danger. 

296.  Towermen  shall  watch  the  rear  of  trains  as 
they  pass  the  tower  and  see  if  the  proper  red  lights 
are  in  position,  and,  if  not,  report  the  fact  to  the 
Motorman  of  the  following  train  and  to  the 
Despatcher. 

297.  Towermen  shall  familiarize  themselves 
with  the  interlocking  system  so  as  to  be  able  to 
act  intelligently  in  case  of  emergency,  but  tamper- 
ing with, or  in  any  way  changing  any  portion  of  the 
interlocking  apparatus,  is  positively  forbidden, 
and  anyone  detected  in  such  an  act  (except  in 
case  of  breakage,  or  where  the  change  becomes  a 
necessity)  will  subject  himself  to  immediate 
dismissal. 

298.  In  cases  where  interlocking  machinery 
fails  to  work  properly,  the  Towerman  will  at  once 
co-operate  witri  the  outside  man  in  trying  to 
remedy  the  trouble.  If  the  defect  is  liable  to 
cause  the  detention  of  trains,  the  switches  should 
at  once  be  disconnected  and  operated  by  bars. 
The  Towerman  should  take  every  precaution  to 


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prevent  accident  by  flagging  and  protecting  all 
points.  Information  should  immediately  be  sent 
to  the  nearest  Despatched  Office  for  assistance. 

299.  Should  the  signal  lights  fail  to  burn  prop- 
erly, send  word  to  the  nearest  Despatcher's  Office 
so  that  the  defect  may  be  remedied. 

300.  Every  Towerman  must  be  equipped  with 
red,  green,  yellow,  and  white  lights  (one  of  each 
color),  also  four  (4)  flags  corresponding  in  color 
with  the  lamps,  all  of  which  must  be  kept  ready 
for  immediate  use. 

301.  Towermen  must  positively  admit  no  one 
into  the  tower  except  the  Officers  of  the  Company, 
or  employes  sent  there  to  do  repairing  or  cleaning. 

302.  Men  in  charge  of,  or  working  interlocking 
switches,  shall  receive  and  obey  instructions  from 
the  Despatchers  and  Train  Master,  relative  to  all 
matters  pertaining  to  working  their  levers  in  the 
movement  of  trains;  in  regard  to  the  care  and 
maintenance  of  the  interlocking  apparatus,  they 
will  obey  the  orders  of  the  Road  Master. 

HAND  SWITCHMEN. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

303.  Hand  Switchmen  report  to  and  receive 
their  instructions  from  the  Superintendent,  Train 
Master  and  Train  Despatchers. 

•304.  They  will  be  under  the  immediate  super- 
vision of  the  Train  Masters  of  the  Division  to 


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which  they  are  assigned,  and  will  obey  all  orders 
and  signals  in  relation  to  the  moving  of  switches 
and  signals,  and  the  movements  of  cars  given  by 
the  Despatches  or  by  his  instruction,  in  the  yard, 
or  at  the  point  at  which  they  may  be  on  duty. 

305.  They  are  responsible  for  the  safe  passage  of 
trains  over  switches  in  their  charge,  and  their 
duties  require  the  closest  attention,  as  any  neglect 
may  cause  serious  accident. 

306.  They  must  keep  the  switches  locked  for 
the  main  track,  except  when  passing  trains  to  or 
from  the  main  track. 

307.  They  must  carefully  examine  the  condition 
of  switches,  keep  them  clear  of  snow  or  other  ob- 
structions, and  promptly  report  any  defect  to  the 
Despatcher  and  Foreman  of  the  Road  Repairs. 

308.  While  on  duty,  they  must  wear  the  pre- 
scribed uniform  of  this  Company. 

309.  They  must  be  supplied  with  the  proper 
lamps  and  flags;  also  a  switch-key  which  must 
never  be  allowed  to  go  out  of  their  possession, 
except  wThen  leaving  the  service  of  the  Company, 
in  which  case  it  must  be  returned  to  the  Train 
Master,  as  well  as  lamps,  flags,  and  all  other 
property  of  the  Company  held  by  them  at  that 
time. 

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310.  At  points  where  day  and  night  Switchmen 
are  employed,  they  must  not  leave  their  posts 
until  properly  relieved  or  by  permission  of  the 
Despatcher. 


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311.  They  shall  not  absent  themselves  from 
duty  without  the  permission  of  the  Superintend- 
ent or  Train  Masters,  and  shall  apply  for  permis- 
sion at  such  times  as  will  admit  of  filling  their 
places  without  inconvenience  to  the  service. 

3 1 2.  They  shall  report  daily  to  the  Despatcher 
on  duty  at  the  point  to  which  they  are  assigned, 
and,  during  the  hours  of  duty,  shall  not  leave  their 
post  without  first  notifying  the  Despatcher  and 
obtaining  relief. 

3 1 3.  They  shall  familiarize  themselves  with  the 
signals  on  cars  and  trains  designating  class  and 
destination,  and  with  general  and  special  rules  and 
regulations  governing  the  train  service  of  the 
Company.  On  the  arrival  or  passage  through  the 
yard  of  extra  or  special  trains  and  cars,  they  will 
use  extra  care,  and,  unless  previously  notified,  ask 
for  information  and  instruction  as  to  their  move- 
ment and  destination,  and  in  cases  of  doubt  will 
not  throw  signals  or  switches  until  the  doubt  is 
removed. 

314.  Switchmen  must  in  the  night-time  (or  be- 
tween sunrise  and  sunset)  carry  lanterns  while  in 
the  performance  of  their  work,  so  that  their  posi- 
tions may  be  known  to  other  employes. 

315.  On  leaving  duty,  they  shall  notify  their 
relief  of  any  special  orders  or  instructions,  or  any 
defects  observed  in  the  switch  and  signal  appli- 
ances, or  changes  therein. 


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316.  In  switching  trains  on  the  main  line,  the 
proper  danger  signal  must  always  be  displayed  at 
the  required  distances,  protecting  trains  from 
either  direction. 

317.  Switchmen,  before  leaving  main  line 
switches,  must  be  positive  that  they  are  properly 
set  for  the  main  line  and  locked,  and  the  points 
well  secured  by  inserting  the  pin  for  that  purpose. 
Middle-track  switches  must  always  be  set  straight 
after  using  them,  and  never  left  leading  to  the 
main  line. 

318.  Before  drilling  cars,  the  brakes  should  be 
thoroughly  examined  so  as  to  be  serviceable  as 
hand-brakes. 

319.  In  separating  cars,  the  signal  to  move 
must  not  be  given  until  the  bell-cord,  safety 
chains,  safety  gates,  air-hose,  electrical  connec- 
tions, etc.,  have  been  disconnected,  and  the  pin 
drawn  (the  latter  always  to  be  drawn  last).  In 
coupling  cars,  the  draw-bar  connections  should  be 
made  before  any  other  connections. 

320.  Cars  left  standing  on  the  middle  or  side 
tracks  should  be  protected  from  moving  by  having 
one  or  more  brakes  set  up.  If  left  standing  on 
grade,  the  brake  should  be  set  up  on  each  car,  and 
stop-block  placed  under  the  wheel  of  the  car  near- 
est the  bottom  of  the  grade.  Draw-bars  not  con- 
nected to  other  cars,  left  standing  on  middle  or 
side  track  should  always  be  shoved  to  one  side  to 
drevent  being  bent  or  broken. 


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321.  In  giving  signal  to  Motormen,  the  move- 
ment, either  by  hand  or  lamp,  should  be  made 
decisive  so  that  no  misunderstanding  may  result 
from  imperfect  signals. 

322.  A  red  flag  or  a  red  lamp  placed  on  a  car 
standing  on  the  middle  or  side  track  designates 
that  said  car  is  undergoing  repairs,  and  must,  on 
no  account,  be  moved  until  the  flag  or  lamp  has 
been  removed  by  the  Foreman  of  Car  Repairs,  or 
one  of  his  assistants. 

323.  They  will  report  to  the  Superintendent, 
Train  Master,  or  official  in  charge  of  the  point,  to 
which  they  are  assigned,  all  unusual  occurrences 
or  violation  of  the  rules  governing  the  passing  of 
trains  or  cars  over  switches  and  by  signals,  giving 
such  information  as  will  properly  locate  the  offense 
and  offender. 

324.  During  cold  and  stormy  weather,  they  will 
use  extra  vigilance  in  order  to  detect  defects  in 
switches  and  signals  and  their  connections,  and 
will,  as  frequently  as  the  condition  of  the  weather 
may  require,  at  points  where  the  appliances  are 
not  in  constant  use,  throw  the  levers  in  order  to 
prevent  the  connections  from  freezing. 

325.  They  will  not  be  permitted  to  change  or 
interfere  in  any  manner  whatever  with  the 
mechanism  of  the  signal  or  switch  appliances. 

326.  Switch  towers,  cabins  and  appliances 
must  be  kept  in  a  clean  and  orderly  condition,  and 
entirely  free  from  all  matter  not  pertaining  to  the 
business  of  the  Company. 


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CONDUCTORS  AND  GUARDS. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

327.  Conductors  and  Guards  report  to  and  re- 
ceive their  instructions  from  the  Superintendent, 
Train  Master  and  Train  Despatchers. 

328.  Conductors  are  responsible  for  the  safety, 
regularity  and  proper  care  of  their  trains;  for  the 
conduct  of  their  Guards;  must  know  that  they 
are  instructed  in  and  observe  the  rules  for  the 
ventilation,  heating  and  lighting  of  cars,  and 
for  signals,  lamps,  tools,  etc.,  intrusted  to  their 
care. 

329.  They  must  see  that  their  trains  are  kept  on 
schedule  time,  that  proper  stops  are  made  at  all 
stations,  and  must  confine  the  speed  of  train  with- 
in the  allowed  maximum. 

330.  Each  must  have  a  reliable  watch,  and 
regulate  it  by  the  clock  in  Despatched  Office 
at  terminals;  also  a  full  set  of  signals,  and  will 
display  and  use  them  in  the  manner  required  by 
the  rules. 

331.  Trainmen  will  report  for  duty  at  least  ten 
minutes  previous  to  the  schedule  time  for  starting, 
and  as  much  earlier  as  may  be  required. 

332.  In  all  cases  where  Trainmen  fail  to  report 
promptly  for  duty,  they  will  be  disciplined  by  sus- 
pension from  duty  without  pay,  and  the  Train 
Master  or  Despatcher  on  duty  will  replace  them 
with  extra  Trainmen. 


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333.  They  will  not  leave  their  posts  until  prop- 
erly relieved.  Whenever  obliged  to  be  absent 
on  account  of  sickness  or  other  unavoidable 
cause,  they  must  invariably  report  by  telegraph 
or  telephone,  or  letter  to  the  Train  Master,  at  least 
three  hours  before  reporting  time. 

334.  They  will  examine  the  Bulletin  Boards 
at  terminal  stations  each  day  before  going  on 
duty. 

335.  If  compelled  by  accident,  or  other  cause, 
to  move  at  unusually  slow  speed,  to  stop  on  the 
main  track  or  cross  to  opposite  track,  immediate 
action  must  be  taken  to  secure  the  train,  and  all 
others  nearing  it,  against  the  possibility  of  acci- 
dent, and  if  rear  of  train  is  on  curve  or  in  any 
way  obscured  from  approaching  train  rear 
trainman  must  go  back  immediately  with  stop 
signals  a  sufficient  distance  to  insure  full  pro- 
tection. Nothing  will  justify  a  collision  be- 
tween TRAINS,  AND  THE  PROMPT  USE  OF  SIGNALS 
AND  OBEDIENCE  TO  THE  RULES  WILL  PREVENT  IT. 

When  every  precaution  has  been  taken  to  insure 
the  safety  of  their  own  and  approaching  trains, 
conductors  will  send  intelligence  from  the  nearest 
telegraph  or  telephone  station  to  the  Train  Mas- 
ter or  Despatcher. 

336.  Full  reports,  in  writing,  of  all  accidents, 
detentions  and  unusual  occurrences,  or  of  diffi- 
culty with  passengers,  must  be  made  and  sent  to 
the  Superintendent,  and  the  names  of  as  many 


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witnesses  as  possible,  including  employes,  must 
be  secured  and  embodied  in  the  report. 

'  337.  When  a  switch  is  changed,  the  Conductor 
must  see  that  it  is  set  right  for  the  following  train, 
unless  it  is  in  charge  of  a  regular  switchman. 

338.  When  the  stop-blocks  are  used  they  must 
invariably  be  replaced  after  using  the  switch. 

339.  Great  care  must  be  taken  to  properly  set 
brakes  on  all  cars  left  on  sidings.  Cars  placed 
on  middle  tracks  and  sidings  must  be  run  in  far 
enough  to  fully  clear  the  main  or  other  adjoining 
tracks. 

340.  Conductors  will  see  that  hand-brakes  are 
let  off  before  train  starts  from  yard  or  sidings,  and 
that  the  brake-shoes  hang  free. 

34 1 .  Conductors  will  see  that  the  bell  and  bell- 
cord  are  in  proper  working  order  throughout  the 
train  before  starting. 

342.  Conductors  are  not  relieved  from  duty 
until  their  daily  reports  are  fully,  correctly  and 
neatly  made,  and  handed  to  the  Train  Clerk. 

343.  The  post  of  the  Rear  Guard  is  on  the  last 
car  in  the  train,  and  he  must  never  leave  that 
car  while  the  train  is  in  motion,  except  when 
required  to  go  back  to  protect  his  train.  He  must 
be  provided  with  and  display  the  signals  at  the 
rear  end  of  the  train,  strictly  according  to  Rules. 


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344.  Special  attention  must  be  given  to  the 
proper  heating  and  ventilating  of  the  cars,  so  that 
a  moderate  temperature  may  be  maintained. 

345.  Conductors  and  guards  must  see  that 

THE  CAR  GATES  ARE  KEPT  CLOSED,  AND  THAT  NO 
PASSENGERS  STAND  ON  THE  PLATFORMS,  OR  GET 
ON  OR  OFF  THE  CARS  WHILE  THE  TRAIN  IS  IN  MO- 
TION. 

346.  Trainmen  will  open  and  close  the  car  gates 
and  doors,  and  give  special  attention  to  the  safe 
landing  and  receiving  of  passengers,  and  will  not 
leave  their  gates  until  after  the  train  has  passed 
the  station  platform. 

347.  Conductors  and  Guards  must  close  c^r 
gates  before  giving  the  signal  to  start. 

348.  Trainmen  will  distinctly  announce,  inside 
the  car,  the  name  of  the  next  station,  twice; 
once  as  the  train  starts,  and  again  when  it  ar- 
rives at  the  station. 

349.  They  will  be  responsible  for  all  packages, 
parcels,  umbrellas,  or  other  articles  left  in  the 
cars  by  passengers.  All  such  must  be  delivered 
promptly  to  the  Despatcher,  who  will  be  account- 
able for  their  safe  delivery  at  the  Lost  Property 
Depot. 

350.  They  must  not  permit  the  car  seats  to  be 
occupied  with  satchels  oi  packages  to  the  in- 
convenience of  passengers. 


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351.  They  will  see  that  car  windows,  blinds 
and  curtains  are  in  such  a  position  during  the 
day,  as  will  be  conducive  to  the  comfort  of  the 
passengers. 

352.  They  must  not  place  their  feet  on  the 
window-sills  of  cars,  or  otherwise  mar  or  disfigure 
the  equipment  in  any  way;  nor  permit  others  to 
do  so. 

353.  At  all  times  when  on  duty,  they  must  wear 
the  prescribed  uniform  of  the  Company,  with 

BADGE  ALWrAYS  IN  PLAIN  SIGHT. 

354.  They  must  be  respectful  and  considerate 
in  their  intercourse  with  passengers,  and  must 
carefully  avoid  everything  that  may  endanger 
their  safe  exit,  or  entry  to  train,  must  politely 
give  them  any  information  desired,  and  use 
every  endeavor  to  contribute  to  a  passenger's 
pleasure  and  comfort,  consistent  with  the  Com- 
pany's rules  and  the  rights  of  other  passengers. 

355.  They  must  give  their  name  (as  well  as 
badge  number),  without  delay  or  argument,  to 
any  passenger  who  may  so  request. 

356.  They  must  not  turn  out  lights,  or  arrange 
window  shades,  etc.,  in  lay-up  trains,  before  pas- 
sengers have  disembarked. 

357.  They  must  conduct  themselves  in  an  order- 
ly manner  when  using  the  waiting-rooms,  and  not 
render  themselves  a  source  of  annoyance  to  the 
patrons  of  the  road  by  expectorating  about  the 
floor. 


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358.  They  must  not  permit  drunken  or  dis- 
orderly persons  to  enter  the  trains,  nor  remain 
therein  after  notice  of  the  condition  of  such  per- 
sons is  brought  to  their  attention,  or  if  a  complaint 
is  made  by  a  passenger.  They  must  maintain 
good  order  among  passengers,  but  the  fact  that  a 
passenger  has  drunk  to  excess  will  not  justify  his 
expulsion  from  the  train  unless  he  become  annoy- 
ing or  dangerous  to  other  passengers. 

359.  They  must  use  good  judgment  in  remov- 
ing passengers  from  their  trains  for  any  cause,  and 
whenever  possible,  call  upon  the  police  for  that 
purpose. 

360.  Unnecessary  conversation  with  Trainmen 
or  others,  while  on  duty,  is  positively  forbidden. 

361.  In  case  of  heated  journals,  electrical  ap- 
paratus or  brakes  not  working,  or  any  other  de- 
fects in  the  cars  that  would  interfere  with  the 
proper  and  safe  working  of  trains,  Conductors  will 
at  once  notify  the  Train  Master  and  Despatcher  by 
telegraph  or  telephone. 

362.  Should  there  be  danger  of  block  or  gap  on 
the  road,  from  the  above  or  other  causes,  Con- 
ductors will  at  once  discharge  their  passengers  at 
the  nearest  station,  take  their  train  on  the  next 
siding,  notify  the  Train  Master  and  Despatcher  of 
their  action,  and  wait  for  orders. 

363.  Should  any  train  be  so  disabled  as  to  pre- 
vent it  being  run  to  a  station,  siding  or  destination, 
the  Conductor  will  at  once  report  to  the  Super- 


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intendent  and  Train  Master,  and  state  briefly,  but 
pointedly,  the  exact  situation  and  location.  All 
Trainmen  and  other  employes  within  reach  will 
render  prompt  assistance  in  quickly  and  safely 
discharging  the  passengers  and  clearing  the 
track. 

364.  Before  giving  the  "All  right "  signal  at 
terminal  stations,  Conductor  and  Guard  must 
assure  themselves  that  none  of  the  Car  Inspectors 
or  Switchmen  is  under  or  between  any  of  the 
cars. 

365.  Letters  or  packages  to  be  carried  from  one 
station  to  another  must  be  given  to  the  Conductor 
only,  who  will  be  responsible  for  their  safe  de- 
livery. 

366.  At  all  stations  where  starting  gongs  are 
located,  the  Trainmen  must  not  close  the  gates 
until  the  gong  has  sounded;  then  close  the  gates 
and  give  the  signal. 

367.  Conductor  must  not  give  Motorman  orders 
to  skip  stations  unless  in  case  of  emergency,  and 
then  must  immediately  notify  Despatcher  on  their 
arrival  at  Terminal. 

368.  In  laying  up  trains,  Conductors  must  not 
give  the  "  Back  up"  signal  until  the  passengers  are 
all  out  of  the  train,  switches  properly  set  and  sig- 
nal clear. 

369.  Detention  messages  must  be  sent  to  the 
Despatcher  at  the  terminal  for  which  train  is 


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bound,  in  case  four  or  more  minutes  are  lost  on  the 
running  time,  giving  number  of  motor,  the  time 
train  is  due  at  terminal  and  the  name  of  the  Con- 
ductor. This  message  must  be  sent  in  time  to 
allow  the  Despatcher  to  make  arrangements  to 
fill  gap. 

370.  Tail  lights  consist  of  two  box  lights,  both 
red,  and  carried  on  the  rear  end  of  each  train  in 
transit. 

371.  Trainmen  on  trains  running  light  must 
occupy  the  same  position  on  platforms  as  if  mak- 
ing several  trips.  Lounging,  skylarking  or  running 
through  train  is  prohibited. 

372.  Upon  receiving  notice  that  a  block  has 
occurred  ahead,  Conductors  and  Guards  will  im- 
mediately inform  the  passengers  of  the  fact,  allow- 
ing them  to  get  off  trains  at  the  nearest  station,  if 
they  so  desire;  then  proceed  as  far  as  is  prac- 
ticable to  the  block.  Loaded  trains  must  not 
stand  between  stations  when  it  is  possible  to 
avoid  it,  and  passengers  must  not  be  allowed  to 
leave  cars,  except  at  station  platforms.  When 
loaded  trains  are  stopped  in  a  block  between  sta- 
tions, whenever  it  is  possible  to  do  so,  Conductors 
will  order  trains  to  pull  up  to  each  other  so  as  to 
enable  passengers  to  walk  through  cars  and  dis- 
embark at  station  platform.  In  order  to  prevent 
the  possibility  of  an  accident  to  passengers  step- 
ping from  one  train  to  another,  the  Conductor,  in 
each  event,  must  notify  his  Motorman  not  to 
start  train  until  signaled   to  do  so,  and  Con- 


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ductor  will  not  pass  such  signal  to  Motorman 
until  rear  Guard  has  placed  chains  across  rear 
end  of  rear  car,  and  notified  Conductor  that  every- 
thing is  "All  right." 

TRAIN  RULES. 
IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

373.  The  Officers  of  the  Fire  Department  in 
command  are  authorized  to  stop  trains  from  pass- 
ing a  fire  near  the  road,  whenever,  in  their  judg- 
ment, the  safety  of  trains  or  passengers  is  en- 
dangered. 

374.  Whenever  Agents  are  notified  by  a  Com- 
manding Officer  in  charge  of  the  Fire  Department, 
to  stop  trains  from  passing  a  certain  point,  they 
must  immediately  ring  on  "Block"  signal,  and 
notify  the  Division  Train  Master  of  the  blockade. 

375.  When,  in  case  of  fire,  bad  short  circuits,  or 
for  any  other  cause  it  becomes  imperative  to  have 
the  electrical  current  turned  off,  quick  action  is 
necessary,  and  employes  will  immediately  notify 
the  nearest  Station  Agent,  giving  name  and 
pass  number.  The  Agent  will  then  at  once  com- 
municate with  the  Power  House,  giving  his  name, 
station,  and  the  description  and  location  of  the 
trouble. 

376.  Commanding  Officer  in  charge  of  the  Fire 
Department,  or  Police  Officer  representing  the 
Fire  Department,  will  be  authorized  to  order  cur- 
rent turned  off. 


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377.  After  the  current  is  turned  off,  extraor- 
dinary care  must  be  exercised  in  ordering  it  turned 
on  again,  so  as  to  prevent  injuries  to  persons  and 
property.  Current  will  not  be  turned  on  until  so 
ordered  by  some  properly  authorized  employe. 

378.  Whenever  trains  are  blocked  by  fire  sig- 
nals, or  otherwise,  each  Conductor  must  see,  per- 
sonally, that  a  red  signal  is  instantly  displayed  at 
the  rear  of  his  train,  to  stop  the  following  train. 

379.  In  cases  of  blockade,  Superintendent,  Train 
Masters  and  Despatchers  must  immediately 
arrange  to  run  trains  to  the  best  possible  advan- 
tage and  the  accommodation  of  passengers. 

380.  Trains  must  not  be  run  past  any  fire 
adjacent  to  the  line,  unless  well  assured  that  no 
danger  will  be  incurred  to  the  train  or  passengers 
thereby,  or  without  permission  from  the  Officer 
of  the  Fire  Department  in  command. 

381.  All  trains  on  main  tracks  must  be  drawn 
and  not  pushed,  except  in  case  of  accident  or 
other  emergency,  when  a  competent  man  must  be 
stationed  on  the  rear  end  of  the  last  car,  with  the 
bell-cord  in  hand  ready  to  give  signal,  and  a  man 
with  a  red  signal  sent  back  to  flag  the  following 
train.  No  train  must  be  backed  until  the  follow- 
ing train  has  been  notified  and  stopped. 

382.  Trains  may  be  backed  at  stations  only 
when  absolutely  necessary  and  ordered  by  the 
Conductor;  but  in  no  case  a  greater  distance  than 
25  feet,  and  never  when  the  following  train  is  less 
than  one  city  block  (200  feet)  away. 


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383.  In  all  cases,  when  on  the  road,  between 
terminal  stations,  when  a  car  or  train  is  seen  on  the 
tracks  less  than  400  feet  (two  city  blocks)  ahead 
of  a  train  in  motion,  the  Motorman  will  imme- 
diately reduce  speed  and  proceed  with  great  cau- 
tion until  the  track  is  clear. 

384.  Trains  will  not  be  allowed  to  exceed  a 
speed  of  nine  (9)  miles  per  hour  in  rounding  sharp 
curves  or  crossing  switches,  and  twenty  (20)  miles 
per  hour  on  descending  heavy  grades. 

385.  The  maximum  speed  must  not  exceed 
forty  (40)  miles  per  hour,  but  this  will  never  be 
used  while  descending  heavy  grades,  or  while 
passing  any  switch  or  frog.  Motormen  and  Con- 
ductors will  confine  the  speed  of  trains  within 
the  maximum  and  according  to  the  rules. 

386.  Irregular  trains  will  be  run  only  upon 
orders  from  the  Superintendent  or  Train  Masters 
but  never  at  a  rate  of  speed  exceeding  forty  (40) 
miles  per  hour,  unless  by  special  orders  from  the 
above-named  officials. 

387.  Care  must  be  taken  to  control  the  speed 
of  trains  at  stations,  terminals,  junctions,  curves 
and  crossings,  particularly  in  stormy  or  foggy 
weather. 

388.  Trainmen  must  always  be  at  their  posts  on 
car  platform  when  train  is  at  or  passing  station 
platforms,  and  must  only  enter  car  as  provided  in 
the  rules  or  in  line  of  duty. 


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389.  Trains  must  be  kept  at  regular  intervals  as 
prescribed  by  the  train  schedules  issued  from  time 
to  time. 

390.  Trains  are  under  the  charge  of  Conductors 
thereof,  except  when  the  instructions  given  by 
them  are  in  violation  of  the  rules  of  this  Company 
or  of  safety,  in  which  cases  both  Conductors  and 
Motormen  will  be  held  responsible. 

39 1 .  Whenever  a  car  is  run  over  any  portion  of 
the  road  without  a  Conductor,  the  Motorman 
thereof  will  be  regarded  as  Conductor  and  will  act 
accordingly. 

392.  Every  car  is  equipped  with  a  bell  and  bell- 
cord  on  each  end,  the  bell-cord  leading  from  each 
bell  to  opposite  end  of  car;  the  trailing  end  of  this 
cord  must  be  securely  fastened  to  the  ring  at- 
tached to  hood  of  car. 

393.  All  trains  will  be  started  by  bell  signal 
given  by  the  Conductor,  who  must  ride  on  forward 
car.  The  Rear  Guard  will  be  stationed  on  the 
rear  car,  and,  after  safely  letting  off  and  taking  on 
passengers,  he  must  close  car  gates  and  pass  the 
signal  of  two  bells  to  man  ahead,  who,  after  closing 
his  gates,must  pass  same  signal  to  man  ahead,  and 
so  on  until  on  the  Conductor's  receipt  of  signal  he 
must  close  his  gates  and  pass  signal  of  two  bells  to 
the  Motorman  to  start  the  train. 

394.  Conductors  and  Guards  must  not  attempt 
to  touch  bell-cord  until  after  their  gates  are  firmly 
closed,  and  must  give  the  use  of  both  hands  to  the 
gates  at  every  station. 


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395.  In  no  case  must  any  Guard  pass  the  signal 
until  he  has  received  such  signal  from  the  man 
behind  him,  and  Conductors  must  not  start  their 
trains  until  their  own  gates  are  closed. 

396.  Gates  must  be  open  promptly  when  the 
train  stops,  and  not  until  it  stops,  and  closed 
promptly  when  passengers  are  all  aboard. 

397.  Never  ring  two  bells  to  start  until  you  are 
positive  that  all  passengers  entering  or  leaving  the 
cars  have  safely  done  so,  and  that  infirm  or  elderly 
persons  and  women  with  children  in  their  arms 
are  in  a  safe  position.  In  order  to  avoid  accident, 
extreme  care  and  vigilance  must  be  exercised. 
Ample  opportunity  should  be  given  all  passengers, 
infirm  or  otherwise,  to  board  and  leave  train  with 
safety. 

398.  Gates  must  not  be  opened  until  the  train 
comes  to  a  full  stop  at  the  station. 

399.  Conductors  and  Guards  must  close  their 
gates  before  giving  signal  to  start  train.  Each 
guard  must  close  his  gates  before  giving  the  signal, 
and  Conductor  must  not  start  the  train  until  his 
own  gates  are  closed.  Trainmen  must  see  that  no 
passengers  get  on  or  off  the  cars  while  the  train  is 
in  motion. 

400.  Conductors  and  Guards  can  apply  the 
Emergency  brake  by  pulling  the  cord  attached  to 
same  on  all  cars.  The  pulling  of  this  cord  opens 
the  " Conductor  Valve"  and  applies  the  brake  in 
emergency  action.    This  control  of  the  brake  is 


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given  to  the  Conductors  and  Guards  for  the  sole 
purpose  of  preventing  accident  and  saving  life. 
You  are  forbidden  to  use  this  emergency  feature 
unless  absolutely  necessary  for  the  above  two 
reasons,  and  when  the  brake  is  applied  in  the 
above  manner,  report  of  it  must  be  made  at  once 
to  the  Superintendent  both  by  the  Motorman  and 
Conductor.  In  case  of  such  emergencey  and  the 
" Conductor  Valve"  has  been  applied,  as  soon  as 
train  is  stopped  and  rear  end  protected,  reset  the 
" Conductor  Valve"  to  proper  position;  Motorman 
release  in  the  usual  manner,  and  proceed  when 
ready. 

401.  Where  station  gongs  are  in  use,  Con- 
ductors must  wait  for  the  gong  signal  before  start- 
ing trains. 

402.  Trainmen  must  not  allow  passengers  to 
get  on  or  off  trains  while  in  motion,  or  to  remain 
upon  a  car  platform  when  there  is  standing  room 
inside  the  car,  nor  to  permit  passengers  to  ride 
on  the  front  or  rear  platform  of  car. 

403.  Trainmen  must  caution  passengers  who 
put  their  heads  or  arms  out  of  car  windows,  and 
not  permit  disorderly  or  intoxicated  persons'to 
ride. 

404.  Smoking  will  not  be  allowed  in  the 
cars  or  upon  the  car  platforms. 

405.  Motormen  and  Conductors  are  required 
to  compare  time  daily  with  the  clock  in  De- 
spatched Office  at  terminals. 


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406.  All  accidents  and  detention  of  trains, 
failure,  in  any  way,  of  the  motors,  or  hazardous 
defects  in  the  track  or  structure,  must  be  re- 
ported promptly  to  the  Train  Master  by  tele- 
graph. 

407.  Motormen  and  Conductors  are  required  to 
co-operate  cheerfully  with  each  other  in  all  train 
work,  and  will  be  held  equally  responsible  for  the 
violation  of  any  of  the  rules  governing  the  safety 
of  their  trains,  and  for  omitting  any  precaution 
for  their  protection,  even  if  not  provided  for  by 
the  rules. 

408.  Promptness  and  good  judgment  are  par- 
ticularly enjoined. 

409.  Trains  must  be  stopped  at  stations  so  as  to 
allow  all  car  platforms  to  be  used  except  those  at 
each  end  of  the  train.  Trainmen  will  apply  the 
hand  brakes  promptly  and  regularly  in  case  the 
air  brakes  become  inoperative. 

410.  The  structure  walks  alongside  the  tracks 
are  dangerous,  and  passengers  must  not  be 
allowed  to  disembark  thereon. 

411.  Every  employe  in  the  Train  Department 
must  be  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  air-brakes 
and  electrical  equipment,  in  order  to  act  intel- 
ligently in  case  of  accident  or  emergency. 

412.  Conductors  will  not  allow  Motormen  to 
run  their  trains  ahead  of  schedule  time,  unless  by 
special  order  from  the  Superintendent  or  other 


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authorized  official  of  the  Transportation  Depart- 
ment. When  trains  leave  terminals  late,  the 
Motorman  will  endeavor  to  economize  time,  and 
close  up  to  schedule  time  as  near  as  is  possible;  but 
must  not  run  recklessly,  and  must  not  increase 
speed  beyond  rule  limit  around  curves  or  down 
grades  to  do  so. 

413.  During  cold  or  stormy  weather,  Con- 
ductors and  Guards  must  be  careful  to  keep  the 
doors  of  cars  closed  as  much  as  possible.  The 
front  doors  of  all  cars  must  be  kept  closed  in  cold 
weather  until  the  arrival  of  trains  at  stations. 

Always  face  the  door  when  closing  it  in  order 
to  avoid  striking  persons,  and  never  slam  doors, 
but  use  care  to  open  and  shut  noiselessly.  Train- 
men must  use  great  care  in  opening  and  closing 
car  doors  and  gates  so  that  passengers  will  not  be 
injured  thereby. 

414.  No  dogs  will  be  permitted  on  this  Com- 
pany's cars  or  stations. 

415-  It  is  the  duty  of  Conductors  and  Guards 
to  see  that  no  person  is  obliged  to  stand  when  a 
seat  can  be  had  in  the  car. 

4 1 6.  One  or  more  cars  constitute  a  train. 

417.  The  phrase  "up-track"  will  be  used  to 
designate  the  east  track,  and  " down-track"  the 
west  track,  on  all  lines. 

418.  In  all  cases  of  doubt  or  uncertainty , 

TAKE  THE  SAFE  COURSE  AND  RUN  NO  RISKS. 


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419.  In  laying  up  trains,  night  or  day,  the  Con- 
ductor will  station  himself  on  rear  platform  of  last 
car  and  signal  the  Motorman,  having  bell-cord 
ready  for  immediate  use  in  case  hand  or  lamp 
signals  are  disregarded.  The  Rear  Guard  will 
also  station  himself  on  rear  platform,  and  Middle 
Guard  between  third  and  fourth  cars,  ready  to 
apply  the  emergency  brakes  in  case  of  emergency. 
The  entire  crew  will  remain  on  the  train  until  it  is 
properly  laid  up. 

420.  Conductors  will  see  that  hand-brakes  are 
let  off  before  trains  start  from  yard  or  sidings. 

421.  Playing  upon  musical  instruments  and 
collecting  or  receiving  compensation  therefor,  in 
this  Company's  trains,  will  not  be  allowed. 

422.  The  sale  of  newspapers,  periodicals  or 
merchandise  of  any  description  in  this  Company's 
trains  will  not  be  allowed. 


STATION  DEPARTMENT 


STATION  INSPECTORS. 

423.  There  shall  be  one  or  more  Inspectors  for 
each  Division  who  shall  report  to  the  Super- 
intendent. 

424.  They  will  have  charge  of  all  Station  Mas- 
ters, Agents,  Gatemen,  Platformmen  and  Porters; 
give  special  attention  to  their  discipline,  and  see 
that  they  are  in  proper  uniform  at  all  times  when  on 

duty,    WITH    BADGES    ATTACHED   IN    FULL  VIEW. 

They  must  report  promptly  all  violations  of  this 
rule,  and  will,  personally,  see  to  the  cleanliness  of 
stations,  stairways  and  platforms. 

425.  They  will  assign  all  extra  men  in  case  of 
absence  of  regular  men,  and  forward  a  daily  writ- 
ten report  to  the  Superintendent  of  all  such  assign- 
ments. 

426.  They  will  see  that  there  is  no  waste  of  sup- 
plies, fuel,  gas,  etc.,  at  stations. 

427.  They  may  suspend  any  stationman  for 
dereliction  of  duty,  intoxication,  absence  without 
permission,  or  other  cause  which  they  may  deem 
sufficient,  and  will  send  him  to  the  Superintendent 
for  his  action,  with  a  written  statement  of  the 
reasons  for  such  suspension. 


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428.  They  will  make  a  written  statement  to  the 
Superintendent  whenever  repairs  to  stations  or 
station  furniture  and  fixtures  are  required. 

429.  They  will,  upon  notification  of  accident  or 
personal  injury,  proceed  at  once  to  the  point  in- 
dicated, examine  thoroughly  the  condition  of 
stairs  and  platforms,  and  report  the  result  in 
writing  to  the  Superintendent. 

STATIONMEN. 

430.  Stationmen  comprise  Station  Masters, 
Agents,  Platformmen,  Gatemen  and  Porters,  and 
are  appointed  with  the  approval  of  the  General 
Manager. 

431.  They  will  report  to  and  will  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Superintendent  and  Station 
Inspectors. 

432.  They  are  under  the  immediate  direction 
of  the  Station  Inspector,  and  will  respect  his 
orders  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  care  and 
cleaning  of  stations. 

433.  They  will  not  be  allowed  to  leave  their 
station  until  properly  relieved,  nor  absent  them- 
selves during  the  prescribed  hours  of  duty,  nor 
alternate  with  each  other  without  a  special  permit 
from  the  Superintendent  or  Station  Inspector. 

434.  When  off  duty  they  will  not  be  allowed  to 
spend  their  time  visiting  or  loitering  about  sta- 
tions. 


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435.  They  will  notify  the  Superintendent  and 
Station  Inspector  at  once  of  any  change  in  their 
residence. 

436.  Vulgar  or  profane  language  or  disorderly 
conduct  will  not  be  allowed  about  the  stations. 

437.  Loungers  and  disorderly  or  intoxicated 
persons  will  not  be  allowed  upon  the  stations, 
stairways  or  platforms,  and  when  offensive  in 
conduct  should  be  turned  over  to  the  Police. 

438.  Agents  and  Gatemen  will  not  allow  pas- 
sengers to  enter  a  station  with  dogs,  bulky  baskets 
or  bundles,  but  only  with  ordinary  hand-satchels 
and  such  parcels  as  they  can  conveniently  carry 
on  their  laps  or  under  the  seats,  without  incon- 
venience to  other  passengers. 

439.  Section  167  of  the  Sanitary  Code  of  the 
Board  of  Health  of  New  York  prohibits  all  per- 
sons from  carrying  or  conveying,  in  or  upon  any 
passenger  railroad  car,  any  soiled  or  dirty  articles 
of  clothing  or  bedding,  in  baskets,  bundles  or 
other  packages.  Agents  will  see  that  this  rule  is 
enforced,  under  penalty  of  arrest. 

440.  Peddlers  or  Newsboys,  other  than  the 
regularly  authorized  News  Agents,  will  not  be 
allowed  about  the  stations.  News  Agents  will  not 
be  permitted  to  cry  out  their  papers. 

441.  Stationmen,  when  on  duty,  must  remain 
on  their  posts;  Gatemen  and  Platformmen  are 
forbidden  to  loiter  or  lounge  in  the  waiting-rooms 


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between  trains.  Agents  who  permit  them  to  do 
so,  or  fail  to  report  them  to  the  Superintendent  or 
Station  Inspector  therefor,  will  be  held  equally 
responsible. 

442.  No  duplicate  employes  pass  will  be 
issued.  Stationmen  who  lose  their  passes  must  do 
without  one  for  the  balance  of  the  month. 

443.  In  all  cases  where  passes  are  lost,  station- 
men  must  make  a  written  statement  of  the  cir- 
cumstances and  forward  it  to  the  Superintendent 
at  once,  in  order  that  proper  steps  may  be  taken 
to  collect  them  if  presented  for  passage  at  any 
station. 

444.  Playing  upon  musical  instruments,  and 
collecting  or  receiving  compensation  therefor,  at 
stations,  is  prohibited. 

445.  Lost  articles  must  be  sent  to  the  Lost 
Property  Clerk.  Gatemen,  Platformmen  and 
Porters  must  promptly  deliver  to  the  Agent  all 
such  articles  for  transmission 

446.  Stationmen  must  be  uniformly  courteous 
to  passengers.  They  must  take  pains  to  give  pas- 
sengers all  the  information  they  can  as  to  routes, 
change  of  cars  and  time  of  trains.  They  must 
keep  themselves  fully  informed  upon  these 
matters. 

447.  They  must  use  all  proper  means  to  secure 
traffic  for  the  road,  avoid  giving  offense,  be  polite 


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to  all,  and  act  at  all  times  with  a  view  to  accom- 
modating the  public  and  promoting  the  best 
interests  of  the  Company. 

448.  They  must  promptly  report  to  the  Super- 
intendent all  deviations  from  the  rules  and  regu- 
lations of  the  Company  by  employes  or  others,  or 
anything  that  is  prejudicial  to  the  Company's 
interests,  or  may  interfere  with  the  safe  and 
economical  operation  of  the  road. 

449.  The  telephones  located  at  stations  are  for 
the  transaction  of  the  Company's  business  only, 
and  Agents  will  prohibit  anyone  other  than  em- 
ployes from  using  telephones,  and  will  permit 
employes  to  use  telephones  only  on  the  Com- 
pany's business. 

450.  Unnecessary  conversation,  or  the  use  of 
profane  or  improper  language  over  telephones  is  • 
prohibited. 

451.  If  any  difficulty  is  experienced  with  the 
instruments  or  with  the  service,  Agents  will  im- 
mediately notify  the  telephone  exchange,  using 
another  telephone,  if  necessary. 

452.  Stationmen  sworn  in  as  Special  Patrol- 
men, in  addition  to  being  governed  by  the  rules 
and  regulations  issued  by  this  Company,  are  sub- 
ject to  the  rules  and  regulations  issued  by  the  City 
of  New  York  governing  Special  Patrolmen. 

Rule  No.  17  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations  of  the 
Police  Department  of  New  York  City  reads  as 
follows: 


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SPECIAL  PATROLMEN. 
RULE  17. 

a.  Every  Special  Patrolman  appointed  by  the 
Police  Commissioner  under  authority  of  the  law 
shall  possess  all  the  powers  and  privileges  of  Pa- 
trolmen in  the  Police  Force,  so  far  as  the  laws 
relative  to  arrests  are  concerned.  They  shall  co- 
operate with  and  aid  the  Police  Force  in  its  effort 
to  detect  crime  and  in  the  arrest  of  criminals, 
whenever  the  same  can  be  done  without  detriment 
to  the  service  for  which  they  are  especially 
employed. 

b.  The  form  of  shield  (as  per  sample  in  the 
Auditor's  Office)  shall  be  designated  as  the  shield 
for  Special  Patrolmen,  and  such  officers,  when 
appointed  and  sworn,  shall,  on  signing  an  agree- 
ment, in  writing,  releasing  and  waiving  all  claims 
whatever  against  the  Police  Commissioner  and  the 
Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Commonalty  of  the  City 
of  New  York  for  pay,  salary  or  compensation  for 
their  services,  and  all  expenses  connected  there- 
with, be  furnished  by  the  Auditor  with  such 
shields,  numbered  and  duly  recorded  in  a  book  to 

kept  for  that  purpose. 

c.  Such  Special  Patrolmen,  when  sworn,  shall 
be  referred  to  the  Inspector  of  Police  at  Central 
Department  for  orders,  and  for  such  special 
instructions  as  may  be  required. 

d.  Persons  arrested  by  Special  Patrolmen  shall 
be  taken  to  the  Station-house  of  the  Precinct  in 
which  the  officer  making  the  arrest  is  located,  and 


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entry  made  in  the  1  Blotter'  in  the  same  manner  as 
in  all  cases  of  arrest.  Special  mention  shall  be 
made  of  the  place  where  the  officer  making  the 
arrest  is  performing  duty. 

The  arrest  shall  not  be  entered  on  the  morn- 
ing returns  with  the  prisoners  arrested  by  the 
regular  force,  but  a  separate  return  of  such  arrest 
shall  be  made  on  a  morning  return  blank,  to  be 
marked  "Special"  and  sent  to  the  Central  Office 
with  the  other  returns. 

e.  Special  Patrolmen  shall  report  at  the  office 
of  the  Bureau  of  Information,  unless  otherwise 
ordered  by  the  Police  Commissioner,  between  the 
first  and  fifth  days  of  each  month,  where  a  book 
will  be  kept  in  which  they  shall  enter  their  names, 
number  of  shield,  and  place  where  employed. 
Said  Special  Patrolmen  shall,  at  the  same  time, 
present  a  certificate  from  the  person  or  corpora- 
tion by  which  he  is  employed,  to  the  effect  that 
such  employment  is  continued. 

/.  Every  person  or  corporation  having  in  their 
service  a  Special  Patrolman  appointed  by  the 
Police  Commissioner,  shall  file  with  the  Inspector 
of  Police  at  Central  Department,  not  later  than 
second  day  of  each  month,  a  certificate  showing 
that  the  Special  Patrolman  in  his  or  its  service  has 
been  paid  his  salary  or  compensation  in  advance 
for  the  current  month,  and  said  certificate  shall  be 
countersigned  by  the  Special  Patrolman  referred 
to,  to  the  effect  that  he  has  been  paid,  as  indicated 
in  the  body  of  the  certificate. 


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g.  In  all  cases  where  a  Special  Patrolman  has 

been  discharged  or  removed,  the  Inspector  of 
Police  at  Central  Department  shall  require  the 
return  of  his  shield,  and  make  report  thereof  to  the 
Police  Commissioner. 

STATION  MASTERS. 

453.  Station  Masters  will  report  to  and  receive 
their  instructions  from  the  Station  Inspector. 

454.  They  will  have  charge  of  station  to  which 
they  may  be  assigned,  must  see  that  passengers 
are  handled  in 'a  proper  manner  and  that  their 
station  is  kept  clean  and  in  order,  and  will  be  held 
responsible  for  the  manner  in  which  all  stationmen 
on  their  station  perform  their  duties. 

STATION  AGENTS. 

455.  Agents  will  receive  instructions  pertaining 
to  cash,  from  the  cashier,  and  instructions  pertain- 
ing to  their  tickets  and  ticket  accounts  from  the 
Auditor. 

456.  The  day  and  night  agents  on  up  track  are 
designated  as  Nos.  1  and  3  respectively,  and  those 
on  the  down  track  as  Nos.  2  and  4  respectively; 
and  all  reports  and  communications  to  the  Audi- 
tor and  Superintendent  must  be  so  designated. 

457.  They  will  be  responsible  for  the  cleanly 
condition  of  ticket  offices,  station-rooms,  plat- 
forms and  stairways,  must  see  that  the  Porter 
faithfully  attends  to  same,  and  will  perform  such 


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other  duties  as  may  be  assigned  them  from  time  to 
time. 

458.  They  will  be  responsible  for  all  station 
furniture,  fixtures,  books,  stationery,  telephones, 
telegraph  instruments,  etc.,  intrusted  to  them, 
and  will  see  that  they  are  kept  in  good  order. 
Agents  are  responsible  for  the  condition  of  the 
station  "  Signal  Lamps/'  and  must  see  that  they 
are  ready  for  instant  use. 

459.  They  will  promptly  report  to  the  Super- 
intendent by  telegraph  or  telephone,  all  train 
accidents,  personal  injuries,  or  unusual  occur- 
rences at  or  near  their  stations,  and  at  first  con- 
venience forward  a  written  report  on  the  regular 
blank  provided  for  that  purpose,  giving  full  par- 
ticulars, and  the  names  and  addresses  of  witnesses. 
They  will  also  promptly  notify  the  Station  In- 
spector of  all  cases  of  accident  or  personal  injury. 

460.  They  will  not  allow  advertisements,  cir- 
culars, cards,  or  posters  of  any  description,  to  be 
placed  in  or  left  about  their  station  without  orders 
from  the  General  Manager  or  Superintendent. 

46 1 .  They  will  have  charge  of  the  books,  papers 
and  ticket  offices  of  the  Company,  and  of  the 
property  used,  owned  by  or  intrusted  to  the  Com- 
pany in  the  transaction  of  business  at  their  respec- 
tive stations,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for  their 
safe  keeping  and  proper  care ;  also  for  the  de- 
portment OF  THE  EMPLOYES  OF  THE  COMPANY  AT 
THEIR  STATIONS. 


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462.  They  will  be  required  when  on  duty  to 
wear  the  full  uniform  prescribed  by  the  Com- 
pany. 

463.  Children  over  five  years  of  age  are  re- 
quired to  pay  full  fare. 

464.  They  must  become  thoroughly  familiar 
with  the  instructions  relating  to  the  operating  of 
the  electric-block  signals. 

465.  When  trains  are  blocked,  Agents  will  im- 
mediately notify  the  entire  line,  display  the  card, 
"Line  Blocked,  etc."  and  sell  no  tickets  unless 
passengers  insist  on  purchasing.  When  the  block 
is  raised,  they  will  immediately  notify  the  line  to 
that  effect. 

466.  Should  a  serious  blockade  occur,  from 
accident  or  other  cause,  Station  Agents  and  Oper- 
ators must  immediately  notify  the  nearest  Train 
Master  of  the  line,  the  General  Manager  and 
Superintendent,  stating  location  and  facts;  also 
furnish  information  to  the  trackmen  when  re- 
quested. 

467.  They  are  prohibited  from  selling  tickets  to 
persons  who  are  not  in  a  condition  to  take  care  of 
themselves,  or  whose  conduct  might  endanger 
their  lives,  or  make  them  a  source  of  annoyance 
to  others,  and  must  see  that  such  persons  are  not 
permitted  out  on  the  station  platforms. 

468.  When  a  passenger  becomes  disorderly, 
and,  in  the  judgment  of  the  Agent,  his  ejectment 
is  necessary,  this  must  be  done  only  upon  order 


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and  under  the  supervision  of  the  Agent.  A  pas- 
senger who  has  been  disorderly  and  upon  request 
becomes  orderly,  is  then  entitled  to  all  rights  of  a 
passenger,  and  must  not  be  molested  or  disturbed 
in  any  manner. 

469.  No  tickets  shall  be  sold  except  for  cash. 

470.  Agents  are  not  authorized  to  redeem 
tickets;  but  must  refer  applicants  therefor  to  the 
Auditor's  Office. 

471.  Tickets  must  be  sold  in  their  regular  nu- 
merical order,  but  should  any  be  sold  through 
error  out  of  their  regular  order,  such  sale  must  be 
included  in  the  report  for  that  day  with  note 
"sold  out  of  order,"  and  when  such  numbers 
are  reached,  note  on  subsequent  statement,  "re- 
ported on  july  4th/'  or  whatever  the  date  may 
have  been,  in  order  that  the  contents  of  cancelling 
box  may  correspond  with  report. 

472.  Tickets,  when  sold  in  quantities  of  less 
than  ten  (10),  must  be  separated  in  order  to  pre- 
vent clogging  the  cancelling  box. 

473.  Tickets  must  not  be  sold  in  quantities 
exceeding  one  hundred,  except  on  authority  of 
the  Auditor.  If  application  is  made  for  more, 
direct  applicant  to  Auditor's  Office. 

474.  Agents  must  note  the  time  of  arrival  of 
ticket  car,  and  collector^  car,  and  must  be  pre- 
pared for  same. 


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[T  475.  Agents  should,  immediately  upon  receipt 

thereof,  examine  all  tickets  furnished  them,  and  if 
they  do  not  correspond  with  invoice,  the  package 
must  be  returned  for  examination  before  being 
used. 

476.  Special  tickets  at  eight  cents  each  must  be 
sold  only  for  use  at  time  of  sale,  and  not  in  quan- 
tities. They  are  printed  in  two  colors  indicating 
northbound  and  southbound.  Agents  at  stations 
where  passengers  may  go  north  or  south  will  be 
furnished  a  supply  of  both  north  and  southbound 
special  tickets,  and  must,  in  all  cases,  have  pas- 
sengers state  which  they  desire.  Coupons  from 
special  tickets  must  be  dropped  in  cancelling  box 
at  station  where  sold. 

477.  Exchange  tickets  are  to  be  given  to  pas- 
sengers who  present  transfers  from  the  3d  Avenue, 
42d  Street,  Manhattanville,  and  St.  Nicholas 
Avenue,  Dry  Dock,  East  Broadway,  Battery,  and 
Union  Railway  Surface  Street  Railway  Companies, 
or  in  exchange  for  a  " Block  Ticket/'  and  must,  in 
all  cases, (except  where  Passimeters  are  in  use)  be 
deposited  in  cancelling  box  at  the  station  where 
issued;  transfer  tickets  thus  received  are  to  be 
sent  to  the  Cashier,  and  block  tickets  to  the 
Auditor. 

478.  Block  tickets  are  to  be  issued  only  in  case 
of  block,  to  passengers  who  have  deposited  their 
tickets  at  your  station  before  "line  Blocked" 
card  had  been  put  out.  Tickets  are  to  be  stamped 
by  the  issuing  agent,  giving  date  of  issue.  The 


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Agent  to  whom  they  shall  be  presented,  will  give 
exchange  ticket  to  be  deposited  in  cancelling  box, 
will  note  on  daily  ticket  report,  and  after  stamp- 
ing his  station  and  date  on  back  of  block  ticket, 
will  forward  it  to  the  Auditor,  attached  to  daily 
ticket  report.  Rubber  Stamps  for  this  purpose 
will  be  provided,  and  must  always  be  kept  in  con- 
dition for  use. 

479.  Agents  must  keep  their  office  doors  locked 
at  all  times,  and  must  not  permit  anyone  in  ticket 
office  without  permit  from  proper  authority. 

480.  All  foreign  tickets  must  be  sold  as  a  whole 
and  not  under  any  circumstances  in  detached 
portions. 

481.  The  borrowing  of  tickets  is  hereby  re- 
stricted to  instances  where  the  stock  is  exhausted, 
and  should  such  emergency  arise,  as  soon  as  the 
Agent  is  re-supplied,  he  must  return  the  same  num- 
ber in  order  to  balance  account  of  actual  business 
at  the  respective  stations.  A  memorandum  of 
the  transaction  must  be  made  on  the  daily  reports 
of  both  Agents  interested.  The  purchase  of  tick- 
ets between  Agents  is  prohibited. 

482.  The  daily  reports  must  show  the  consecu- 
tive numbers  of  the  tickets  actually  sold  on  that 
day. 

483.  It  is  imperative  that  Agents  make  out  all 
reports  properly  and  legibly  (in  ink)  and  render 
them  promptly  and  accurately;  cash  reports  to  be 
sent  to  Cashier's  Office  in  same  bag  with  cash; 


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ticket  reports  to  Auditor.  They  must  report  the 
commencing  and  closing  numbers  hourly,  whether 
or  not  any  sales  are  made;  must  foot  the  columns 
of  "Tickets  Sold"  and  "Revenue"  and  prove 
their  daily  reports  before  sending  them  to  Audi- 
tor's Office.  At  stations  where  both  regular  and 
passimeter  reports  are  made,  the  cash  fares,  with 
revenue,  must  be  carried  from  passimeter  to 
regular  ticket  report,  and  totals  added  (the  same 
applies  to  monthly  reports);  "Cash  Fares"  and 
"Tickets  Collected"  must  make  total  of  passi- 
meter report.  The  tickets  collected  must  be  sent 
to  Auditor's  Office  in  special  envelopes  for  the 
purpose,  and  agree  with  number  on  ticket  report 
as  collected. 

484.  Agents  should  frequently  compare  their 
Cashier's  receipts  with  their  debits,  and  adjust 
differences  without  waiting  for  notices  from 
Auditor's  Office.  When  statement  of  account  is 
rendered,  all  differences  must  be  attended  to 
promptly,  as  the  necessity  of  a  second  notice  will 
be  considered  negligence.  No  remittances  should 
be  made  to  the  Auditor. 

485.  Monthly  ticket  reports  must  be  forwarded 
not  later  than  the  morning  of  the  first  of  each 
month.  It  is  also  necessary  that  a  "Monthly" 
report  be  rendered  by  each  individual  agent  for 
any  and  all  sales  at  each  station,  whether  an  agent 
continues  on  duty  throughout  the  month  or  not. 
Trip  tickets.  Trip  tickets  or  transfers  received 
from  passengers  must  be  forwarded  to^Cashier's 


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Office  in  the  same  bags  with  your  cash  remittances 
stating  on  your  cash  receipt  and  stub  the  total 
number  of  such  trip  tickets  forwarded  each  day. 
They  must  be  assorted  by  colors  arranged  in  flat 
packages,  all  placed  one  way  and  face  up. 

REMITTANCES. 

486.  Agents  must  be  particular  to  see  that  their 
cash  corresponds  with  the  amount  called  for  on 
receipt.  Should  you  discover  an  error  or  shortage 
in  your  remittance,  report  same  immediately  to 
Cashier,  and  do  not  wait  to  have  your  attention 
called  to  it.  Remitting  incorrectly,  without  an 
immediate  and  satisfactory  explanation,  will  be 
considered  an  act  of  incompetency  on  the  part  of 
the  Agent.  No  Agent  will  be  deemed  reliable  who 
fails  to  know  positively  the  state  of  his  accounts, 
or  fails  to  remit  accurately  his  cash  for  the  day. 
Agents  who  remit  currency  must  be  careful  that 
they  place  their  bills  all  one  way,  and  face  up,  in 
order  that  they  may  be  readily  counted.  Should 
you  have  Forty  Dollars  or  over,  in  either  halves  or 
quarters,  to  remit,  they  must  be  placed  in  small 
bags  and  enclosed  with  remittance. 

CHANGE. 

487.  Agents  who  are  furnished  with  change 
money  or  "Bank,"  by  Cashier,  will  be  held  per- 
sonally responsible  for  it,  and,  under  no  circum- 
stances, should  it  be  transferred  from  one  agent  to 
another.  This  fund  is  entirely  independent  of  the 
ticket  account,  and  in  an  examination  of  an 


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agent's  account,  the  "Bank"  is  first  considered 
and  taken  from  any  money  at  hand,  so  if  any 
deficiency  exists  it  is  on  account  of  ticket  sales. 
Loaning  of  " Banks"  between  agents  is  not 
allowed.  "Bank"  must  be  returned  to  Cashier 
upon  leaving  Company's  service,  either  perma- 
nently or  temporarily. 

COIN  WRAPPERS. 

488.  Printed  wrappers,  for  use  of  dimes  and 
nickels  only,  will  be  furnished  from  the  office  of  the 
Cashier,  and  no  others  must  be  used.  Mark  dis- 
tinctly (in  ink)  upon  each  package  your  name, 
station,  line,  and  the  date.  Do  not  use  the  wrap- 
per for  a  greater  or  less  amount  than  it  calls  for. 
Should  you  not  have  sufficient  coin  to  complete  a 
package,  remit  the  amount  loose.  Keep  your 
station  well  supplied  with  wrappers. 

SMALL  CHANGE. 

489.  Care  should  be  taken  to  work  off  your 
small  change  as  much  as  possible,  without  giving 
offence  to  the  public,  and  it  should  be  a  point  with 
you  to  return  as  much  Currency  to  the  Cashier's 
Office  as  you  can.  There  is  no  objection  to  your 
supplying  change  to  business  houses  of  established 
reputation,  but  you  are  forbidden  to  change  bills 
coming  from  saloons  or  restaurants. 

COUNTERFEIT  CURRENCY. 

490.  The  attention  of  agents  is  especially  called 
to  the  large  amount  of  counterfeit  currency  in 


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circulation.  You  will  be  furnished  with  the  latest 
official  information  regarding  it.  All  counterfeit 
currency  received  at  this  office  will  be  plainly 
branded  as  such  in  compliance  with  the  law.  A 
Counterfeit  Detector  will  also  be  furnished,  to 
which  you  should  frequently  refer. 

FOREIGN  MONEY. 

491.  Refuse  all  Foreign  Money. 

MUTILATED  CURRENCY. 

492.  Refuse  all  notes  with  portions  missing. 

MUTILATED  AND  LIGHTWEIGHT  GOLD 
AND  SILVER. 

493.  Silver  coin  that  is  lightweight,  caused  only 
by  wear,  received  in  circulation,  and  on  which  the 
denomination  can  be  distinguished,  is  accepted  by 
the  United  States  Government  and  is  declared 
legal  tender.  You  must  refuse  to  accept  coins 
that  are  mutilated  or  defaced  from  any  other 
cause.  (Note).  The  Coin  Scales  furnished  you 
are  only  for  the  purpose  of  detecting  Counterfeit 
Coin.  On  account  of  the  constant  vibration  of 
structure,  it  is  impossible  to  furnish  you  a  scale 
which  will  detect  lightweight  Gold.  You  must 
examine  closely  all  gold  coin  offered,  and  refuse  to 
accept  any  that  is  worn  or  defaced.  In  case  any 
gold  or  silver  coin  is  returned  to  you,  notice  its 
defects,  in  order  that  you  may  judge  correctly  in 
future  what  coin  should  be  rejected. 


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SAFES. 

494.  In  order  to  afford  proper  protection  to  our 
property,  in  case  of  fire  or  other  emergency,  safe 
doors  must  be  kept  in  good  order  and  ready  to 
lock  at  a  moment's  notice.  They  must  not  be 
allowed  to  remain  open  when  safe  is  not  in  use. 

495.  Agents  will  see  that  Porters  keep  the  bolts 
and  hinges  well  oiled,  and  the  Combination  Dials 
neatly  polished.  Day  Agents  must  use  drawers 
Nos.  1  and  3,  and  Night  Agents  Nos.  2  and  4. 

SAFE  COMBINATIONS. 

496.  Every  Agent  must  know  the  combination 
of  the  safe  at  his  regular  station,  and  the  method 
of  working  it;  if  not,  apply  to  the  Cashier,  who  will 
furnish  the  information.  Agents  can  have  their 
safe  combination  changed  at  any  time  by  notifying 
the  Cashier,  and  this  must  be  done  in  case  of  trans- 
fer on  all  stations  where  the  hours  of  duty  are  not 
continuous.  Report  promptly  to  Cashier  any  dis- 
arrangement of  the  safe  lock  or  safe  keys  at  your 
station,  and,  under  no  circumstances,  must  the  safe 
drawer  or  door  be  forced  open. 

SAFE  KEYS. 

497.  You  will  be  held  personally  responsible  for 
keys  furnished  you,  and  upon  leaving  the  Com- 
pany's employ,  they  must  be  returned  to  Cashier, 
or  a  receipt  for  them  from  the  agent  by  whom  you 
are  relieved.  You  are  forbidden  to  have  safe  keys 
made  or  to  use  any  except  the  standard  ones 


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issued  from  Cashier's  Office,  properly  stamped 
with  station,  drawer  number,  and  N.  or  S.  (North 
or  South  Track).  In  case  of  transfer  or  relieving 
at  another  station,  either  permanently  or  tem- 
porarily, examine  carefully  all  safe  keys  trans- 
ferred to  you,  and  if  any  irregular  ones,  or  keys 
not  properly  stamped,  are  offered,  refuse  to  accept 
them,  and  report  the  facts  to  Cashier  at  once. 
Agents  absent  from  duty,  on  leave  of  absence, 
must  surrender  all  their  keys  to  their  relieving 
Agent  or  to  the  Cashier. 

498.  All  agents,  on  leaving  the  Company's  em- 
ploy, either  on  account  of  resignation,  dismissal,  or 
leave  of  absence  for  three  days  or  more,  must  close 
their  accounts  in  full,  and  present  to  Cashier  a 
transfer  blank  properly  filled  out  and  signed  by 
ohe  relieving  agent.  If  absent  from  station  for 
less  than  three  days,  agent  must  take  receipt  from 
person  relieving  him,  holding  it  for  his  own  pro- 
tection; otherwise,  he  will  be  held  responsible. 

499.  When  an  Agent  transfers  his  tickets,  he 
should  take  receipt,  in  duplicate,  for  which  blanks 
are  provided,  stating  in  detail  all  " Forms"  of 
tickets  transferred,  one  to  be  retained  for  his  own 
security  and  the  other  to  be  forwarded,  with  his 
report,  to  Auditor.  In  cases  where  agents  are 
temporarily  relieved,  they  should  make  a  joint 
memorandum  of  whatever  is  transferred  to  avoid 
question  of  discrepancy  that  might  arise  when 
"balancing  up"  for  the  day. 


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500.  Examine  carefully  all  property  transferred 
to  you,  and  if  anything  is  defective  or  incorrect, 
report  the  facts  promptly  to  the  proper  au- 
thority. 

501.  Receipt  blanks  must  be  kept  on  hand  at 
your  station  at  all  times,  and  after  having  them 
signed,  you  must,  for  your  own  protection,  retain 
at  least  one  year's  latest  receipts  in  your  posses- 
sion, and  be  prepared  to  produce  them  at  any 
time  if  required. 

PASSENGERS'  CHANGE. 

502.  When  a  passenger  neglects  to  take  the 
proper  change,  place  it  immediately  in  an  en- 
velope, endorse  thereon  the  amount  and  date  on 
which  it  is  left.  Retain  it  in  your  possession  one 
week,  and  if  not  called  for  then,  send  the  envelope 
as  endorsed  to  the  Cashier's  office. 

STATION  SUPPLIES. 

503.  Agents  must  forward  requisitions  for  their 
monthly  supplies  not  later  than  the  10th  of  the 
month,  and  requisitions  must  not  be  made  out  for 
a  greater  quantity  than  is  actually  required  for 
the  following  month.  Requisitions  for  the  ticket 
account  stationery  must  be  made  to  the  Auditor, 
supplies  for  your  cash  account  to  the  Cashier,  and 
all  other  supplies  to  the  Superintendent. 

504.  When  money  is  dropped  in  the  cancelling- 
box,  fill  out  blank  furnished  by  and  addressed  to 
Cashier,  and  give  to  passenger.    When  articles  or 


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foreign  tickets  are  deposited,  give  passenger  note 
to  the  Auditor.  When  an  excessive  number  of 
local  tickets  is  deposited,  fill  up  blank  furnished 
by  and  addressed  to  Auditor,  and  give,  to  passen- 
ger, the  number  specified  to  be  in  writing,  not  in 
figures. 

505.  In  case  of  anything  of  special  value,  other 
than  small  change  or  moderate  excess  of  tickets, 
or  if  suspicious  tickets  of  any  description  are  de- 
posited in  cancelling-box,  instructions  must  be 
given  to  the  Ticket  Collector  to  make  a  special 
collection  of  that  particular  box.  If  it  should  be 
during  the  day,  the  Day  Agent  must  advise  the 
Night  Agent  to  instruct  the  Ticket  Collector;  or 
if  Ticket  Collector  arrives  after  termination  of 
Night  Agent's  tour,  the  latter  must  give  similar 
instructions  to  Night  Porte**.  In  every  such  in- 
stance, each  agent  interested  must  render  a  report 
of  the  occurrence. 

506.  When  passimeter  is  out  of  order,  notify 
Ticket  Collector  to  collect  from  cancelling-box. 

QATEMEN. 

507.  Gatemen  will  see  that  no  one  passes  the 
cancelling  box  without  depositing  the  proper 
ticket,  except  the  following: 

508.  Those  who  show  pass  signed  by  the  Presi- 
dent, Vice-President,  or  General  Manager. 

United  States  Mail  Messengers  when  in  charge 
of  mail  bags. 


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Chief  of  Police,  Police  Inspectors,  Captains  and 
Sergeants  of  Police,  either  in  uniform  or  upon 
presentation  of  badge,  while  in  citizen's  clothes. 
City  Policemen  and  City  Firemen,  when  in  full 
uniform  and  upon  presentation  of  badge. 

Any  violation  of  this  rule  will  meet  with  imme- 
diate suspension  or  dismissal. 

509.  They  must  cancel  all  tickets  as  fast  as  they 
are  deposited,  and  not  allow  them  to  accumulate 
in  the  box  receiver. 

510.  They  must  preserve  order  in  and  about 
stations,  aid  in  keeping  the  buildings,  rooms, 
platforms,  fixtures  and  stairways  clean  and  neat, 
and  in  condition  to  accommodate  the  public. 

511.  During  the  prescribed  hours  of  duty,  Gate- 
men  must  remain  at  their  post  by  the  cancelling 
box,  on  the  platform,  in  proper  uniform,  and  must 
announce  the  destination  of  approaching  trains 

512.  They  must  immediately  report  to  the 
Station  Agent  the  details  of  any  unusual  occur- 
rence coming  to  their  knowledge. 

513.  No  excuse  will  be  accepted  for  allowing  a 
passenger  to  pass  the  cancelling  box  without  de- 
positing a  ticket.  A  gateman's  place  is  at  the  box 
and  he  must  stop  such  a  passenger  before  he  ftas 
passed  the  box.  But  in  case  such  a  passenger 
shall  have  gone  out  on  to  the  station  platform,  the 
gateman  must  use  no  more  force  than  is  necessary 
to  secure/the  deposit  of  a  ticket  or  the  ejection  of 
such  passenger. 


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PLATFORMMEN. 

514.  Platformmen  must  always  be  at  their 
posts  on  the  platform  ready  to  furnish  necessary 
information,  and  must  announce  the  destination 
of  approaching  trains. 

515.  They  must  stand  at  the  car  gates  when 
trains  stop  and  see  that  no  passengers  enter  until 
those  so  desiring  have  disembarked. 

516.  They  must  not  open  or  close  car  gates,  but 
must  stand  at  their  posts  when  the  train  starts, 
and  remain  there  until  it  has  left  the  station,  ex- 
cept when  necessary  to  prevent  passengers  board- 
ing a  moving  train. 

517.  They  must  immediately  report  to  the 
Station  Agent  the  details  of  any  unusual  occur- 
rence coming  to  their  knowledge. 

518.  They  must,  at  all  times,  when  on  duty, 
wear  the  prescribed  uniform,  with  badge  in  full 
view. 


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ELECTRIC  BLOCK  SIGNALS. 

INSTRUCTION  TO  STATION  AGENTS  AND 
OPERATORS. 

519.  This  signal  is  intended  to  instantly  notify 
every  agent  on  the  line  that  a  "block"  has  oc- 
curred, and  the  name  of  the  station  adjacent  (or 
nearest)  thereto.  Should  a  train  be  unusually 
detained  at  or  near  any  station,  the  Agent  thereof 
will  immediately  turn  the  indicator  to  the  figures 
222  (which  mean  "Line  Blocked"),  push  in  the 
button  and  let  go.  After  the  instrument  has  reg- 
istered (which  can  be  determined  by  the  sound) 
repeat  the  operation  once  if  the  detention  is  on  the 
up  track. 

Should  the  delay  be  on  the  down  track,  pro- 
ceed as  above,  but  repeat  twice  instead  of  once. 
In  other  words:  • 

Ring  twice  to  indicate  up  track. 

Ring  three  times  to  indicate  down  track. 

Upon  notification  of  the  block,  and  its  location, 
Agents  will  immediately  notify  the  station  force 
on  the  opposite  side,  giving  necessary  particu- 
lars. 

Agents  in  rear  of  the  block,  and  on  the  same 
track,  will  immediately  have  Gatemen  notify  all 
Conductors  passing  toward  the  point  of  detention, 
giving  the  location  as  well  as  any  other  informa- 
tion which  may  be  obtained. 


105 


Agents  will  display  card  "Line  Blocked/'  in- 
form passengers  of  the  block,  and  sell  tickets  only 
to  those  who  decide  to  take  the  risk  of  delay. 

As  soon  as  the  line  is  clear  and  trains  begin  to 
move,  the  agent  at  the  point  of  detention  will 
change  the  indicator  to  444  (which  means  that  the 
line  is  clear),  push  in  the  button  and  let  go;  then 
repeat  this  signal  if  the  up  track  is  clear,  and 
should  the  down  track  be  clear,  repeat  twice — in 
other  words: 

Clear  twice  to  indicate  up  track,  and  clear  three 
times  to  indicate  down  track. 

Whenever  it  is  necessary  to  immediately  notify 
the  Motormen  not  to  operate  their  controllers 
beyond  series  running  position  train  despatcher 
at  South  Ferry  will  ring  seven  (7)  single  taps  on 
signal  and  after  short  pause  repeat,  which  will  be  a 
signal  to  agents  to  hang  the  series  sign,  provided 
for  that  purpose  on  the  7-car  station  stop,  and  will 
denote  to  Motormen  that  they  must  not  operate 
their  controllers  beyond  series  position. 

When  it  is  desired  to  resume  the  usual  method 
of  operation,  despatcher  will  ring  eight  (8)  taps  on 
signal  and  after  short  pause  repeat,  which  will  be 
a  signal  for  the  agent  to  take  series  sign  down. 


106 


TESTING  THE  CIRCUIT. 

520.  Daily,  except  Sundays,  at  12  o'clock  noon, 
a  test  of  the  signal  will  be  made  from  the  Central 
Office  (Superintendent's),  when  each  Agent  sig- 
nalled will  be  required  to  respond  promptly. 

The  Night  Test  will  be  made  at  12  o'clock  mid- 
night, the  same  rules  governing  both  tests. 

When  the  test  commences  all  agents  will  give 
particular  attention,  and  when  their  station  is 
called  will  move  the  indicator  to  222  and  push  in 
the  button  giving  the  block  signal. 

They  will  then  move  the  indicator  to  444,  push  in 
the  button,  and  give  the  clear  signal,  after  which 
the  indicator  should  be  moved  to  the  centre. 

After  the  test  has  been  completed,  the  test 
office  will  ring  555  and  all  boxes  must  be  locked. 
The  block  signal  recorded  once  indicates  a  test 
only. 

Should  the  line  become  broken  from  any  cause, 
the  main  circuit  would  open  and  the  local  circuit 
close,  causing  the  bell  to  ring  once.  In  this  case, 
turn  the  switch  to  the  right  and  inform  the  Central 
Office  at  once  by  telegraph  or  telephone,  and  wait 
for  instructions. 

Testing  for  a  break  in  the  line  is  done  by  ground- 
ing north  or  south,  using  the  plug  right  or  left  in 
the  cut-out  inside  the  box.  Do  not  test  for  a 
break  unless  so  instructed,  as  the  testing  of  several 
at  the  same  time  would  lead  to  complication. 


107 


The  signal-box  must  be  kept  locked  at  all  times, 
with  the  key  easy  of  access,  and  no  one  permitted 
to  handle  the  instrument  except  the  agent  on 
duty,  or  the  Telegraph  Lineman,  who  will  exam- 
ine the  boxes  frequently. 

1  Do  not  meddle  with  any  of  the  adjustments, 
but  report  any  apparent  defect  to  the  Central 
Office. 

Before  giving  the  block  signal,  assure  yourself 
that  the  line  is  really  blocked,  and  be  extremely 
careful  to  signal  the  correct  number  of  times,  in 
order  not  to  register  a  block  on  the  tip-track  when 
it  has  occurred  on  the  down  track. 


108 


TELEGRAPH  OPERATORS. 

521.  Operators  will  report  to  and  receive  in- 
structions from  the  Superintendent. 

522.  They  are  required  to  be  constantly  on 
duty  during  business  hours,  and  will  not  leave  the 
offices  without  permission. 

523.  When  emergencies  arise  requiring  extra 
service,  Operators  are  expected  to  render  it  cheer- 
fully. 

524.  They  are  not  allowed  to  take  students,  or 
to  leave  their  offices  in  charge  of  other  Operators, 
without  permission  from  the  proper  authority. 

525.  Under  no  circumstances  will  the  use  of 
improper  language  or  profanity  be  permitted  over 
the  wires. 

526.  They  must  not  receive  messages  to  be 
transmitted,  unless  signed  by  an  Officer,  Agent  or 
Employe,  except  when  such  messages  are  answers 
to  those  previously  sent.  They  must  consider  all 
messages  strictly  confidential,  and  will  not 
permit  them  to  be  read  by  any  persons  other  than 
those  to  whom  they  are  addressed,  nor  make  their 
contents  the  subject  of  conversation  or  remark. 

527.  The  telegraph  must  not  be  used  for  the 
transmission  of  communications  which  may  be 
sent  by  train  without  detriment  to  the  Company's 
interests. 

528.  All  messages  sent  and  received  must  be 
dated  and  timed,  and  have  written  upon  them  the 


109 


initials  of  the  Operators  sending  and  receiving 
them.  Messages  sent  must  be  preserved  for 
reference,  and  those  received  must  be  delivered 
promptly. 

529.  Operators  will  keep  Special  Orders  and 
Instructions  filed  in  regular  order,  and  ready  for 
immediate  reference. 

530.  When  a  train  order  is  received,  they  must 
immediately  repeat  it  back.  When  the  sender 
responds  "O.  K."  they  will  deliver  it  to  the  Con- 
ductor. Train  orders  must  have  written  on  them 
the  name  of  the  Operator,  office,  date  and  time 
received,  and  must  not  be  erased  or  changed  in  any 
respect. 

531.  All  Operators  are  instructed,  upon  receipt 
of  a  general  telegraphic  order  regarding  the  move- 
ment of  trains,  or  of  any  other  nature,  to  have  a 
copy  of  such  order  promptly  delivered  to  the 
Agent  on  the  opposite  track  and  Agents  of  non- 
operating  stations  nearest  them. 

532.  In  transmitting  messages,  no  abbrevia- 
tions must  be  used  except  in  office  communica- 
tions. Care  should  be  taken  to  punctuate  prop- 
erly, and,  in  case  of  obscure  or  difficult  words,  the 
transmission  must  be  slow  and  distinct.  If  an 
error  seems  likely  to  occur,  the  questionable  word 
or  words  must  be  repeated  after  the  signature. 

533.  Operators  must  not  permit  any  persons, 
whether  employes  of  the  Company  or  not,  to  fre- 
quent their  offices,  except  employes  in  the  dis- 
charge of  their  duties. 


110 


534.  Operators  will  adjust  their  instruments 
carefully,  particularly  in  wet  weather,  and  see 
that  no  one  is  writing,  before  opening  the  keys. 

535.  Contention  for  circuit  will  not  be  per- 
mitted. Should  the  circuit  be  interrupted  while 
an  Operator  is  writing,  he  will  stop  immediately 
to  ascertain  the  cause.  If  it  be  another  Operator 
breaking,  unless  the  one  who  breaks  says  "27" 
(this  has  preference  over  all  other  business),  or 
"25"  (testing  circuit),  or  "55"  (this  dispatch  is  of 
great  importance),  the  Operator  who  is  writing 
will  say  "10"  (close  your  key,  you  are  breaking 
others),  and  close  his  key.  If  the  request  is  not 
complied  with,  he  will  keep  his  key  closed  without 
interruptions,  and  report  the  case  to  the  proper 
authority  in  writing. 

536.  Should  the  circuit  be  interrupted  for  ten 
minutes  at  a  time,  Operators  will  put  on  ground 
wire  to  determine  the  direction  of  the  trouble,  and 
if  circuit  can  be  obtained,  will  notify  the  terminal 
office  and  take  off  the  ground  wire  immediately, 
unless  there  is  business  to  send  or  receive.  In 
case  the  circuit  continues  interrupted,  they  will 
put  on  the  ground  wire  at  intervals  of  twenty 
(20)  minutes,  for  business  or  instructions,  but 
must  never  leave  the  ground  wire  on  after  they 
have  finished  working. 

537.  All  operators  will  make  frequent  exam- 
inations of  the  wires  leading  to  their  switches,  in- 
struments, etc.,  and  see  that  they  are  in  good 
order  and  perfectly  secure.    They  must  keep  the 


Ill 


instruments  clean  and  in  good  working  order,  but 
must  not  take  them  apart,  change  their  location, 
nor  alter  the  arrangement  of  the  wires,  except  by 
special  permission  of  the  Superintendent,  who 
must  always  be  notified  when  repairs  of  any  char- 
acter are  required. 

538.  The  General  Manager's  Office  will  have 
preference  of  circuit,  except  as  hereinafter  in- 
dicated. 

539.  The  signal  "55"  will  entitle  any  office 
giving  it  to  the  circuit  for  the  sending  of  any 
important  message  requiring  immediate  delivery, 
or  any  important  train  report,  but  will  always  be 
subordinate  to  the  signal  "27". 

540.  The  signal  "27"  will  entitle  any  office 
giving  it  to  the  circuit.  Persons  having  authority 
to  move  trains  by  telegraph  shall  have  the  exclu- 
sive right  to  direct  the  use  of  this  signal,  and 
Operators  must  never  make  use  of  it  except  when 
so  directed,  or  when  an  accident  has  occurred 
necessitating  a  prompt  report. 

541.  At  one  minute  before  12  o'clock  each  day, 
all  other  business  will  be  suspended  for  the  purpose 
of  sending  the  time.  At  precisely  that  moment 
the  Operator  who  is  to  send  time,  will  commence 
beating  seconds  with  his  key,  and  continue  to  do 
so  until  12  o'clock.  At  precisely  12  o'clock  he  will 
commence  signing  "i,"  "i,"  which  he  will  continue 
to  repeat  for  one  minute,  and  then  sign. 


112 


TELEGRAPH  FIGURE  SIGNALS. 

1    Means — Wait  a  minute. 


2 

u 

Give  me  the  correct  time. 

4 

Where  shall  I  proceed? 

5 

II 

44 

I  have  a  message  for  you. 

"SIX; 

>)  (( 

Half-hourly  night  Operator's  call. 

8 

u 

Am  busy  on  another  wire. 

9 

u 

Answer  immediately  by  wire. 

10 

u 

Close  your  key. 

13 

it 

Do  you  understand? 

23 

u 

The  following  for  you  and  others. 

25 

li 

Testing  Circuit. 

27 

u 

This  has  preference  over  all  other 

business.    (Can  only  be  used  by 

officials.) 

31 

a 

How  do  you  understand? 

32 

a 

I  understand  that  I  am  to — 

55 

a 

This  despatch  is  of  great  importance. 

Nos.  31  and  32  are  used  for  train  orders  only, 
when  issued  from  Train  Master's  Office. 


113 


TELEGRAPH  CALLS. 


Vice-President's  Office,  13-21  Park  Row,  Call  G.  M. 
General  Offices,  13-21  Park  Row,  Call  G.  0. 
General  Manager's  Office,  13  Park  Row,  Call  F.  H. 
Superintendent's  Office,  South  Ferry,  Call  S.  U. 


Second  Ave.  Line. 

Location, 

Block 

Calls. 

Wires. 

Up  or  Down 
Track  Sta  n 

Signal 
Ca'ls. 

South  .b  erry,  Desp.  Omce, 

SF 

4 

Centre 

2 

Hanover  Square  Station, 

3 

♦Fulton  Street  " 

u 

4 

Franklin  Square  u 

u 

5 

♦Chatham  Square 

(( 

6 

Chatham  Sq.,  June,  lower, 

SO 

Down 

Canal        Street  Station 

u 

7 

*(jrrand 

u 

1-2 

♦Rivmgton       "  " 

(I 

1-3 

First              "  " 

TT 

Up 

1-4 

Eighth            "  u 

Down 

1-5 

Fourteenth      "  " 

Up 

2-1 

♦Nineteenth      "  " 

Down 

2-2 

Twenty-third  Street" 

Up 

3-2 

Thirty-fourth  "  a 

Centre 

2-4 

Forty-second  "  " 

Down 

2-5 

♦Fiftieth           "  " 

Up 

3-1 

♦Fifty-seventh  "  " 

3-2 

Sixty-fifth       "  " 

Down 

3-3 

♦Seventy-second  St.  " 
♦Eightieth 

Up 

a 

3-4 

4-1 

Ei^htv-sixth    "  " 

XJKJ  »»  11 

AO 

*T  *■ 

Ninety-second"  " 

Centre 

4-3 

Ninety-ninth  "  " 

Up 

4-4 

111th  Street 

Down 

4-5 

♦117th  " 

Up 

a 

5-1 

♦121st 

5-2 

♦127th  " 

Down 

5-3 

129th     "     Desp.  Office, 

4 

Yard 

5-5 

Train  Master's  Office, 

NS 

4 

Night  Train  Master's  Office, 

BX 

4 

65th  St.  Gap,  Inspector, 

NK 

4 

150th  St.,  Junction  Tower, 

RQ 

4 

177th  St.,  West  Farms, 

AB 

4 

Third  Ave.  Line. 


South  ferry,  Desp.  Office, 

Hanover  Square  Station, 
*Fulton  Street 

Franklin  Square  " 

City  Hall,  Desp.  Office, 

Chatham  Square  Station, 

"  June.  Tower, 

"  Pocket  Tower, 

Canal       Street  Station, 
*Grand 

Houston  " 

Ninth 

Fourteenth  " 
*Eighteenth  a 
Twenty-third  Street 
Twenty-eighth  " 
Thirty-fourth      "  Ferrv, 

"  Station, 
Forty-second      "  " 
Grand  Central  Depot  a 

*  Forty-seventh  Street 
Fifty-third 
Fifty-ninth 

Sixty-seventh     "  " 
*Seventy-sixth     "  " 
Eighty-fourth  " 
Eighty-ninth 

Ninety-eighth  St.,  Desp.  Office, 
106th  Street  Station, 
116th  " 
125th  " 

129th  St.,  Desp.  Office, 
133d       *  Station, 

*  138th  * 
*143d 
*149th  a 

156th  " 

161st  " 

166th  " 
*169th  " 

Wend  over  Avenue, 
*174th  Street  Station, 

177th  Street  Station, 

179th  St.  Switch  Tower, 
*183d  Street  Station, 

Pelham  Avenue, 

Bronx  Park, 

Train  Master's  Office, 

Night  Train  Master's  Office, 

67th  St.  Gap,  Inspector, 


Calls. 

Wires 

Location, 
Up  or  Down 
Track  Sta'n 

Block 
Signal 
Calls. 

Or 

4 

venire 

o 
o 

a 

e 
9 

•  • 

u 

a 

1  -0 

rU 

A 

4 

u 

1  A 
1  -4 

•  • 

u 

1  R 

A 

4 

Down 

;  • 

•  • 

uenire 

•  • 

TTn 

up 

Hi 

•  • 

Centre 

9  Q 

TTn 

2-4 

Down 

9  R 

TTn  1 

up 

Q  1 

o- 1 

u 

Q  9 

it 

O-O 

•  • 

u 

Q  A 
0-4 

•  • 

i  erm  l 

TTn 

Q  k 

Down 

A  1 

4- 1 

•  • 

lerm  i 

£  R 
D-O 

•  • 

TTn 

a  P 

4-2 

A  Q 
4-0 

u 

A  A 
4-4 

Down 

A  R 

•  • 

TTn 

up 

5-1 

a 

R  O 

u 

R  1 

A 

4 

i  ara 

R  A 

TTn 

up 

R_R 

u 

A  1 

D-  1 

u 

A 

4 

uentre 

O-O 

Centre 

1  9  9 

u 

1  9  Q 

a 

1  9  A 

u 

1  9  R 

u 

1   9  1 

1  -O-  1 

u 

1  Q  9 

u 

1  Q  1 

1  -o-o 

a 

1  -0-*f 

(t 

0-4-  1 

u 

1  A  9 

u 

1  -4-0 

A 

4 

up 

1  -H  *+ 

Centre 

1  A  R 

u 

1  R  1 

1  -o- 1 

-tSUr 

A 

4 

1  R  2 

IN  o 

A 
** 

•  • 

A 
4 

AM 

7 

OlAlll    AVC«  L,lllt« 

Calls. 

Wires 

Location, 
Up  or  Down 
Track  Sta'n 

Block 
signal 
Calls. 

South  Ferry,  Desp.  Office, 

DO 

7 

Centre 

3 

Battery  Place  Station, 

. . 

Up 

5 

Battery  Place  Tower, 

BJ 

7 

Down 

Rector  Street,  Desp.  Office, 

V 

7 

Up 

1-2 

*Cortlandt  "  Station, 

Down 

1-3 

*Park  Place 

1-4 

Chambers  Street  " 

u 

1-5 

Franklin       *  Tower, 

KB 

7 

Centre 

•  • 

Franklin       "  Station, 

Down 

2-1 

Grand          ■  " 

u 

2-3 

Bleecker 

.  m 

u 

2-4 

Eighth 

u 

2-5 

Fourteenth    "  " 

ti 

3-1 

♦Eighteenth  ? 

. . 

a 

3-2 

Twenty-third  Street  " 

Up 

3-3 

Twenty-eighth]  "  u 

u 

3-4 

Thirty-third       "  " 

u 

3-5 

Forty-second      "  " 

m 

4-1 

Fiftieth             "  " 

u 

4-2 

Fifty-third  St.,  6th  Av.  Jet., 

JC 

7 

Tower 

4-3 

Fifty-eighth  St.,  Desp.  Office, 

X 

7 

Up 

4-4 

Fifty-third  St.,  8th  Av., 

.  . 

a 

4-5 

Fifty-third  St.,  9th  Ave.  Jet., 

WJ 

7 

Down 

4-6 

Fifty-ninth  Street  Station, 

up 

4-7 

Sixty-sixth 

Down 

5-1 

*Seventy-second  St.  " 

Up 

u 

5-2 

Eighty-first 

5-3 

Ninety-third  " 

a 

5-4 

104th  Street  " 

WK 

7 

tt 

5-5 

110th  u 

a 

5-6 

115th     "    Switch  Cabin, 

FK 

7 

Centre 

116th     "  Station, 

Centre 
South 

5-7 

125th  " 

.  # 

,  # 

Centre 
North 

6-1 

*130th  u 

Down 

6-2 

135th  " 

Up 

6-3 

136th  St.  Switch  Tower, 

KX 

7 

Down 

*140th  Street  Station, 

u 

6-*4 

145th  St.,  Desp.  Office, 
145th       "  Shops, 

WR 

7-12 

Up 

6-5 

u 

155th       u        Desp.  Office, 

AF 

7-12 

a 

6-6 

Train  Master's  Office, 

WR 

7 

159th  St.,  Desp.  Office, 

AN 

12-7 

Yard 

m  # 

Sixty-sixth  St.  Gap.,  Inspector, 

Lb 

mm 

7 

116 


Ninth  Ave.  Line. 


South  Ferry,  Desp.  Office, 
Battery  Place  Station, 
Battery  Place  Tower, 
Rector  St.,  Desp  Office, 

*Cortlandt  Street  Station, 

*Barclav 
Warren 
Franklin 

Desbrosses  "  " 
Houston 
Christopher  " 
Gansevoort  "  Cabin, 
Fourteenth  "  Station, 
Twenty-third  St. 
♦Thirtieth 
Thirty-fourth  " 
Forty-second  "  " 
Fiftieth 

Fifty-third,  9th  Ave.  Jet., 
Fifty-ninth       "      St  a., 
Train  Master's  Office, 
159th  St.,  Desp.  Office, 


Calls. 


DO 

BJ 
RO 


GH 


WJ 

WR 
AN 


Wires, 


7 
12-7 


Location, 
Up  or  Down 
Track  Sta  n 


Centre 

Up 
Down 
Down 
Up 


Centre 
Down 
Up 


Down 
Up 

Yard 


Block 
Signal 
Calls. 


3 
4 

5 

1-2 
1-3 
1-4 

1-  5 

2-  1 
2-3 
2-4 

2- 5 

3-  1 
3-2 
3-3 
3-4 
3-5 

3-  6 

4-  1 


117 


SIGNALS. 

542.  Every  employe  must  exercise  constant  care  and 
watchfulness  to  prevent  injury  to  persons  and  property. 
In  every  case  of  doubt,  take  the  safe  side  and  run  no 
risk. 

543.  Conductors,  Motormen,  Guards,  Telegraph  Opera- 
tors, Station  Agents,  Gatemen,  Track  Foremen  and  all 
other  employes  whose  duties  may  require  them  to  give 
signals,  must  provide  themselves  with  the  proper  appli- 
ances and  keep  them  in  good  order,  and  always  ready  for 
immediate  use. 

544.  Flags  of  the  proper  color  must  be  used  by  day,  and 
lamps  of  the  proper  color  by  night,  or  whenever  from  fog 
or  other  cause  the  day  signals  cannot  be  clearly  seen. 

COLOR. 

545.  DANGER — RED — signifies  danger,  and  is  signal 
to  STOP.    See  Cuts  No.  6  and  6A. 

546.  CAUTION— YELLOW— signifies  caution,  and  is 
signal  to  proceed  slowly,  and  when  indicated  on  low  pot 
signals  means  that  switch  is  set  for  crossover,  siding  or 
diverging  route.    See  Cut  No.  7. 

547.  SAFETY— GREEN— signifies  safety,  and  is  a 
signal  to  go  ahead — all  right.    See  Cuts  No.  8,  8A,  and  8B. 

548.  WHITE — is  danger  signal,  and  is  explained  as 
follows : 

A  white  light  shown  on  any  fixed  post  where  a  red, 
green,  or  yellow  signal  or  light  is  usually  shown,  is  a  danger 
signal,  and  is  notice  to  stop,  and  motormen  must  not  run 
past  a  white  signal  shown  where  a  red,  green,  or  yellow 
signal  is  permanently  located,  until  satisfied  that  every- 
thing is  O  K,  and  switch  is  set  for  proper  route  or  desti- 
nation. 

549.  At  night  and  during  foggy  weather,  each  train 
while  running,  must  display  two  red  lights,  one  on  each 
side  of  the  rear  end  of  train,  to  indicate  the  rear  of  the 
train.  These  lights  must  be  placed  in  position  by  the 
Rear  Guard,  and  frequently  inspected  by  him  to  see  that 
they  are  burning  brightly. 

550.  Train  signals,  markers,  flags  or  lights  must  be 
carried  on  Motor-car  as  designated.  Motormen  will  be 
held  responsible  for  the  strict  observance  of  this  important 
rule. 


118 

IMPERFECT  SIGNALS. 

551.  A  signal  imperfectly  displayed,  or  absence  of  a 
signal  at  a  point  where  a  signal  is  known  to  be  located,  is 
an  indication  of  DANGER,  and  must  be  acted  upon 
accordingly. 

Reports  of  the  facts  of  all  such  cases  must  be  made  to  the 
Superintendent  at  once. 

SIGNALS  BY  WHISTLE. 

552.  One  sound  of  the  whistle  when  moving,  is  a  signal 
to  apply  brakes  instantly.  Stop. 

553.  Two  sounds  of  the  whistle  when  standing,  is  a 
signal  to  let  off  the  brakes.    Go  ahead. 

554.  Three  sounds  of  the  whistle  is  a  signal  that  the 
train  will  back. 

555.  Four  sounds  of  the  whistle  is  a  signal  calling  for 
flagman  or  switchman. 

556.  Successive  short  sounds  of  the  whistle  will  be  used 
as  a  danger  warning  to  persons  on  the  track,  and  notifies 
trainmen  of  danger  ahead.  They  must  quickly  aid  in 
stopping  the  train. 

557.  The  whistle  must  not  be  used  as  a  signal  for  apply, 
ing  or  letting  off  brakes  except  when  the  air-brakes  fail- 
and  then  the  trainmen  will  work  the  hand-brakes  instantly. 

SIGNALS  BY  BELL-CORD. 

558.  One  stroke  of  the  bell,  when  the  train  is  moving  is 
the  signal  to  stop. 

559.  Two  strokes  of  the  bell,  when  the  train  is  standing, 
is  the  signal  to  go  ahead. 

560.  Three  strokes  of  the  bell,  when  the  train  is  standing, 
is  the  signal  to  back. 

56 1 .  Two  strokes  of  the  bell,  when  the  train  is  running, 
is  a  signal  to  reduce  speed  at  once,  and  look  for  cause  of 
signal. 


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SIGNALS  BY  HAND,  FLAG  OR  LAMP. 

562.  Moving  the  arm,  flag,  or  lamp  to  and  fro 
across  the  track  means  STOP.    See  Cut  No.  1. 


No.  1. 

STOP. — A  MOTION  ACROSS  THE  TRACK. 
See;Rule,562. 


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563.  Either  hand,  flag,  or  lamp  moved  up  and 
down  vertically  means  GO  AHEAD.  See  Cut 
No.  2. 


No.  2 


GO  AHEAD. — A  MOTION  UP  AND  DOWN. 
See  Rule  563. 


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564.  One  or  both  hands,  or  flag  or  lamp  swung 
over  the  head  in  a  vertical  circle  above  waist 
means  BACK  UP.    See  Cut  No.  3. 


No.  3. 

BACK  UP. — A  MOTION  IN  A  VERTICAL  CIRCLE. 
See  Rule  564. 


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565.  Waving  Hand  above  the  head  means 
ght.    See  Cut  No.  4. 


No.  4. 


ALL  RIGHT. — WAVING  THE  HAND  ABOVE 
THE  HEAD.    See  Rule  565. 


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566.  Either  hand,  flag,  or  lamp  moved  in  a 
horizontal  circle  close  to  body  and  below  waist 
means  TEST  AIR  BRAKES.    See  Cut  No.  5. 

A  rapid  motion  means  move  quickly,  and  a 
slow  motion  act  with  care  and  caution. 


No.  5. 


ADJUST  AIR  BRAKES. — A  MOTION  IN  A  HORI- 
ZONTAL CIRCLE.    See  Note  566. 


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12G 


S  N 


ATTACHED  TO 
SWITCH  POINT. 


Cut  No.  8  B. 

GREEN— SWITCH  SET 
FOR  STRAIGHT 
TRACK. 


Cut  No.  7. 

YELLOW— SWITCH  SET 

FOR  CROSS  OVER, 
SIDING  OR  DIVERGING 
ROUTE. 


